Holika Dahan 2087 Date — Wednesday, March 19, 2087
When is Holika Dahan in 2087? Holika Dahan 2087 falls on Wednesday, March 19, 2087.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2087 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Wed, 19 March 2087 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Thu, 20 March 2087 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2086 | Thu, 28 February 2086 |
| 2087 | Wed, 19 March 2087 |
| 2088 | Sun, 7 March 2088 |
| 2089 | Sat, 26 March 2089 |
| 2090 | Wed, 15 March 2090 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2087
- Holi 2087 date — Thu, 20 March 2087
- Maha Shivaratri 2087 date — Mon, 3 March 2087
- Ugadi 2087 date — Fri, 4 April 2087
- Gudi Padwa 2087 date — Fri, 4 April 2087
- Chaitra Navratri 2087 date — Fri, 4 April 2087
- Ram Navami 2087 date — Fri, 11 April 2087
- Vishu 2087 date — Tue, 15 April 2087
- Baisakhi 2087 date — Tue, 15 April 2087
- Tamil Puthandu 2087 date — Tue, 15 April 2087
- Hanuman Jayanti 2087 date — Thu, 17 April 2087
- Thaipusam 2087 date — Mon, 17 February 2087
- Vasant Panchami 2087 date — Fri, 7 February 2087
