Holika Dahan 2049 Date — Friday, March 19, 2049
When is Holika Dahan in 2049? Holika Dahan 2049 falls on Friday, March 19, 2049.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2049 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 19 March 2049 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 20 March 2049 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2048 | Sat, 29 February 2048 |
| 2049 | Fri, 19 March 2049 |
| 2050 | Tue, 8 March 2050 |
| 2051 | Mon, 27 March 2051 |
| 2052 | Fri, 15 March 2052 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2049
- Holi 2049 date — Sat, 20 March 2049
- Ugadi 2049 date — Sat, 3 April 2049
- Gudi Padwa 2049 date — Sat, 3 April 2049
- Chaitra Navratri 2049 date — Sat, 3 April 2049
- Maha Shivaratri 2049 date — Tue, 2 March 2049
- Ram Navami 2049 date — Sun, 11 April 2049
- Vishu 2049 date — Wed, 14 April 2049
- Baisakhi 2049 date — Wed, 14 April 2049
- Tamil Puthandu 2049 date — Wed, 14 April 2049
- Hanuman Jayanti 2049 date — Sun, 18 April 2049
- Thaipusam 2049 date — Wed, 17 February 2049
- Vasant Panchami 2049 date — Sun, 7 February 2049
