Holika Dahan 2073 Date — Thursday, March 23, 2073
When is Holika Dahan in 2073? Holika Dahan 2073 falls on Thursday, March 23, 2073.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2073 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 23 March 2073 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Fri, 24 March 2073 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2072 | Fri, 4 March 2072 |
| 2073 | Thu, 23 March 2073 |
| 2074 | Tue, 13 March 2074 |
| 2075 | Sat, 2 March 2075 |
| 2076 | Fri, 20 March 2076 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2073
- Holi 2073 date — Fri, 24 March 2073
- Maha Shivaratri 2073 date — Tue, 7 March 2073
- Ugadi 2073 date — Sat, 8 April 2073
- Gudi Padwa 2073 date — Sat, 8 April 2073
- Chaitra Navratri 2073 date — Sat, 8 April 2073
- Vishu 2073 date — Fri, 14 April 2073
- Baisakhi 2073 date — Fri, 14 April 2073
- Tamil Puthandu 2073 date — Fri, 14 April 2073
- Ram Navami 2073 date — Sun, 16 April 2073
- Thaipusam 2073 date — Wed, 22 February 2073
- Hanuman Jayanti 2073 date — Sat, 22 April 2073
- Vasant Panchami 2073 date — Sun, 12 February 2073
