Holika Dahan 2078 Date — Monday, March 28, 2078
When is Holika Dahan in 2078? Holika Dahan 2078 falls on Monday, March 28, 2078.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2078 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Mon, 28 March 2078 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Tue, 29 March 2078 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2077 | Tue, 9 March 2077 |
| 2078 | Mon, 28 March 2078 |
| 2079 | Fri, 17 March 2079 |
| 2080 | Tue, 5 March 2080 |
| 2081 | Mon, 24 March 2081 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2078
- Holi 2078 date — Tue, 29 March 2078
- Maha Shivaratri 2078 date — Sat, 12 March 2078
- Ugadi 2078 date — Wed, 13 April 2078
- Gudi Padwa 2078 date — Wed, 13 April 2078
- Chaitra Navratri 2078 date — Wed, 13 April 2078
- Vishu 2078 date — Thu, 14 April 2078
- Baisakhi 2078 date — Thu, 14 April 2078
- Tamil Puthandu 2078 date — Thu, 14 April 2078
- Ram Navami 2078 date — Wed, 20 April 2078
- Hanuman Jayanti 2078 date — Wed, 27 April 2078
- Thaipusam 2078 date — Sat, 26 February 2078
- Vasant Panchami 2078 date — Wed, 16 February 2078
