Holika Dahan 2046 Date — Thursday, March 22, 2046
When is Holika Dahan in 2046? Holika Dahan 2046 falls on Thursday, March 22, 2046.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2046 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 22 March 2046 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Fri, 23 March 2046 |
Why we celebrate
Burning of Holika who tried to kill Prahlada — triumph of bhakti over arrogance.
How it is celebrated
Community bonfire, parikrama, and prayers.
Puja timing
Evening of Phalguna Purnima during auspicious muhurta after sunset.
Foods & offerings
Simple prasad — roasted grains, coconut. Main feast on Rangwali Holi next day.
Rituals
- Prepare Holika pyre near temple or crossroads.
- Puja with roli, rice, flower; circumambulate fire.
- Burn effigy/symbol of Holika; bring embers home for auspiciousness.
Holika Dahan dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2045 | Fri, 3 March 2045 |
| 2046 | Thu, 22 March 2046 |
| 2047 | Tue, 12 March 2047 |
| 2048 | Sat, 29 February 2048 |
| 2049 | Fri, 19 March 2049 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2046
- Holi 2046 date — Fri, 23 March 2046
- Maha Shivaratri 2046 date — Tue, 6 March 2046
- Ugadi 2046 date — Sat, 7 April 2046
- Gudi Padwa 2046 date — Sat, 7 April 2046
- Chaitra Navratri 2046 date — Sat, 7 April 2046
- Vishu 2046 date — Sat, 14 April 2046
- Baisakhi 2046 date — Sat, 14 April 2046
- Tamil Puthandu 2046 date — Sat, 14 April 2046
- Ram Navami 2046 date — Sun, 15 April 2046
- Hanuman Jayanti 2046 date — Fri, 20 April 2046
- Thaipusam 2046 date — Tue, 20 February 2046
- Vasant Panchami 2046 date — Sun, 11 February 2046
