Holika Dahan 2098 Date — Monday, March 17, 2098
When is Holika Dahan in 2098? Holika Dahan 2098 falls on Monday, March 17, 2098.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2098 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Mon, 17 March 2098 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Tue, 18 March 2098 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 2098
- Holi 2098 date — Tue, 18 March 2098
- Maha Shivaratri 2098 date — Sat, 1 March 2098
- Ugadi 2098 date — Wed, 2 April 2098
- Gudi Padwa 2098 date — Wed, 2 April 2098
- Chaitra Navratri 2098 date — Wed, 2 April 2098
- Ram Navami 2098 date — Thu, 10 April 2098
- Vishu 2098 date — Mon, 14 April 2098
- Baisakhi 2098 date — Mon, 14 April 2098
- Tamil Puthandu 2098 date — Mon, 14 April 2098
- Hanuman Jayanti 2098 date — Tue, 15 April 2098
- Thaipusam 2098 date — Sat, 15 February 2098
- Vasant Panchami 2098 date — Thu, 6 February 2098
