Holika Dahan 2061 Date — Sunday, March 6, 2061
When is Holika Dahan in 2061? Holika Dahan 2061 falls on Sunday, March 6, 2061.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2061 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sun, 6 March 2061 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Mon, 7 March 2061 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2060 | Wed, 17 March 2060 |
| 2061 | Sun, 6 March 2061 |
| 2062 | Sat, 25 March 2062 |
| 2063 | Wed, 14 March 2063 |
| 2064 | Mon, 3 March 2064 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2061
- Holi 2061 date — Mon, 7 March 2061
- Maha Shivaratri 2061 date — Fri, 18 February 2061
- Ugadi 2061 date — Tue, 22 March 2061
- Gudi Padwa 2061 date — Tue, 22 March 2061
- Chaitra Navratri 2061 date — Tue, 22 March 2061
- Ram Navami 2061 date — Tue, 29 March 2061
- Hanuman Jayanti 2061 date — Mon, 4 April 2061
- Thaipusam 2061 date — Fri, 4 February 2061
- Vasant Panchami 2061 date — Wed, 26 January 2061
- Vishu 2061 date — Thu, 14 April 2061
- Baisakhi 2061 date — Thu, 14 April 2061
- Tamil Puthandu 2061 date — Thu, 14 April 2061
