Holika Dahan 2096 Date — Thursday, March 8, 2096
When is Holika Dahan in 2096? Holika Dahan 2096 falls on Thursday, March 8, 2096.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2096 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 8 March 2096 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 10 March 2096 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2095 | Sun, 20 March 2095 |
| 2096 | Thu, 8 March 2096 |
| 2097 | Wed, 27 March 2097 |
| 2098 | Mon, 17 March 2098 |
| 2099 | Fri, 6 March 2099 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2096
- Holi 2096 date — Sat, 10 March 2096
- Maha Shivaratri 2096 date — Wed, 22 February 2096
- Ugadi 2096 date — Sun, 25 March 2096
- Gudi Padwa 2096 date — Sun, 25 March 2096
- Chaitra Navratri 2096 date — Sun, 25 March 2096
- Ram Navami 2096 date — Sun, 1 April 2096
- Thaipusam 2096 date — Wed, 8 February 2096
- Hanuman Jayanti 2096 date — Sat, 7 April 2096
- Vishu 2096 date — Sat, 14 April 2096
- Baisakhi 2096 date — Sat, 14 April 2096
- Tamil Puthandu 2096 date — Sat, 14 April 2096
- Vasant Panchami 2096 date — Sun, 29 January 2096
