Holi 2023: Holashtak starts from this date, what is its significance? – Holi 2023 Holashtak starts from this date what is its significance Pipa News

Mumbai, Although every fast and festival is important in Sanatan Dharma, Holi and Diwali are considered major festivals. Holashtak 8 days before Holi (Holastak 2023) happens This time Holashtak will start from February 28 and will end on March 7 with Holi Dahan. No auspicious and auspicious work is done during this period. In such a situation, let’s know what work should not be done during these 8 days and what kind of trouble can be caused if the rules are not followed.

Approximate date

Holashtak begins on Ashtami Tithi in Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month and ends with Holika Dahan on Phalgun Poornima. In such a situation, this time Holashtak will start from February 28, which will last till March 7. Meanwhile, Holi will be played on March 8.

This task should be avoided

Auspicious and auspicious functions like marriage, marriage, shaving, house warming, starting a new job are prohibited during Holashtaka. It is believed that the nature of the planets becomes rough during Holashtaka. In such a situation this position is not considered good for auspicious work. In such a situation, doing auspicious and auspicious work during this period makes the person face many problems.

mythology

According to legend, Prahlad, a great devotee of Lord Vishnu, was tortured by demon Hiranyakashipu for 7 days before Holika Dahana. Meanwhile he asked Prahlad to give up his devotion to Lord Vishnu and tortured him many times. On the other hand, on the eighth day, Hiranyakashyap tried to burn Prahlad by sitting on his sister Holika’s lap, but he was saved by the grace of Shri Hari Vishnu and Holika was burnt.

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