Holika Dahan 2081 Date — Monday, March 24, 2081
When is Holika Dahan in 2081? Holika Dahan 2081 falls on Monday, March 24, 2081.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2081 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Mon, 24 March 2081 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Tue, 25 March 2081 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2080 | Tue, 5 March 2080 |
| 2081 | Mon, 24 March 2081 |
| 2082 | Sat, 14 March 2082 |
| 2083 | Thu, 4 March 2083 |
| 2084 | Wed, 22 March 2084 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2081
- Holi 2081 date — Tue, 25 March 2081
- Maha Shivaratri 2081 date — Sat, 8 March 2081
- Ugadi 2081 date — Thu, 10 April 2081
- Gudi Padwa 2081 date — Thu, 10 April 2081
- Chaitra Navratri 2081 date — Thu, 10 April 2081
- Vishu 2081 date — Mon, 14 April 2081
- Baisakhi 2081 date — Mon, 14 April 2081
- Tamil Puthandu 2081 date — Mon, 14 April 2081
- Ram Navami 2081 date — Fri, 18 April 2081
- Thaipusam 2081 date — Sun, 23 February 2081
- Hanuman Jayanti 2081 date — Wed, 23 April 2081
- Vasant Panchami 2081 date — Fri, 14 February 2081
