Holika Dahan 2079 Date — Friday, March 17, 2079
When is Holika Dahan in 2079? Holika Dahan 2079 falls on Friday, March 17, 2079.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2079 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 17 March 2079 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 18 March 2079 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2078 | Mon, 28 March 2078 |
| 2079 | Fri, 17 March 2079 |
| 2080 | Tue, 5 March 2080 |
| 2081 | Mon, 24 March 2081 |
| 2082 | Sat, 14 March 2082 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2079
- Holi 2079 date — Sat, 18 March 2079
- Maha Shivaratri 2079 date — Thu, 2 March 2079
- Ugadi 2079 date — Sun, 2 April 2079
- Gudi Padwa 2079 date — Sun, 2 April 2079
- Chaitra Navratri 2079 date — Sun, 2 April 2079
- Ram Navami 2079 date — Mon, 10 April 2079
- Vishu 2079 date — Fri, 14 April 2079
- Baisakhi 2079 date — Fri, 14 April 2079
- Tamil Puthandu 2079 date — Fri, 14 April 2079
- Hanuman Jayanti 2079 date — Sun, 16 April 2079
- Thaipusam 2079 date — Wed, 15 February 2079
- Vasant Panchami 2079 date — Mon, 6 February 2079
