Holika Dahan 2097 Date — Wednesday, March 27, 2097
When is Holika Dahan in 2097? Holika Dahan 2097 falls on Wednesday, March 27, 2097.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2097 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Wed, 27 March 2097 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Thu, 28 March 2097 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2096 | Thu, 8 March 2096 |
| 2097 | Wed, 27 March 2097 |
| 2098 | Mon, 17 March 2098 |
| 2099 | Fri, 6 March 2099 |
| 2100 | Fri, 26 March 2100 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2097
- Holi 2097 date — Thu, 28 March 2097
- Maha Shivaratri 2097 date — Tue, 12 March 2097
- Ugadi 2097 date — Sat, 13 April 2097
- Gudi Padwa 2097 date — Sat, 13 April 2097
- Chaitra Navratri 2097 date — Sat, 13 April 2097
- Vishu 2097 date — Sun, 14 April 2097
- Baisakhi 2097 date — Sun, 14 April 2097
- Tamil Puthandu 2097 date — Sun, 14 April 2097
- Ram Navami 2097 date — Sat, 20 April 2097
- Thaipusam 2097 date — Tue, 26 February 2097
- Hanuman Jayanti 2097 date — Fri, 26 April 2097
- Vasant Panchami 2097 date — Sun, 17 February 2097
