Holika Dahan 2068 Date — Sunday, March 18, 2068
When is Holika Dahan in 2068? Holika Dahan 2068 falls on Sunday, March 18, 2068.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2068 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sun, 18 March 2068 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Mon, 19 March 2068 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2067 | Tue, 1 March 2067 |
| 2068 | Sun, 18 March 2068 |
| 2069 | Thu, 7 March 2069 |
| 2070 | Wed, 26 March 2070 |
| 2071 | Mon, 16 March 2071 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2068
- Holi 2068 date — Mon, 19 March 2068
- Maha Shivaratri 2068 date — Fri, 2 March 2068
- Ugadi 2068 date — Tue, 3 April 2068
- Gudi Padwa 2068 date — Tue, 3 April 2068
- Chaitra Navratri 2068 date — Tue, 3 April 2068
- Ram Navami 2068 date — Tue, 10 April 2068
- Vishu 2068 date — Sat, 14 April 2068
- Baisakhi 2068 date — Sat, 14 April 2068
- Tamil Puthandu 2068 date — Sat, 14 April 2068
- Thaipusam 2068 date — Sat, 18 February 2068
- Hanuman Jayanti 2068 date — Tue, 17 April 2068
- Vasant Panchami 2068 date — Tue, 7 February 2068
