Holika Dahan 2077 Date — Tuesday, March 9, 2077
When is Holika Dahan in 2077? Holika Dahan 2077 falls on Tuesday, March 9, 2077.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2077 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Tue, 9 March 2077 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Wed, 10 March 2077 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2076 | Fri, 20 March 2076 |
| 2077 | Tue, 9 March 2077 |
| 2078 | Mon, 28 March 2078 |
| 2079 | Fri, 17 March 2079 |
| 2080 | Tue, 5 March 2080 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2077
- Holi 2077 date — Wed, 10 March 2077
- Maha Shivaratri 2077 date — Sun, 21 February 2077
- Ugadi 2077 date — Thu, 25 March 2077
- Gudi Padwa 2077 date — Thu, 25 March 2077
- Chaitra Navratri 2077 date — Thu, 25 March 2077
- Ram Navami 2077 date — Thu, 1 April 2077
- Hanuman Jayanti 2077 date — Thu, 8 April 2077
- Thaipusam 2077 date — Sun, 7 February 2077
- Vishu 2077 date — Wed, 14 April 2077
- Baisakhi 2077 date — Wed, 14 April 2077
- Tamil Puthandu 2077 date — Wed, 14 April 2077
- Vasant Panchami 2077 date — Thu, 28 January 2077
