Holika Dahan is an important festival of Hinduism, which is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil. Holika Dahan will be performed on 13 March this year, and the next day, the festival of colors will be celebrated on 14 March. According to religious beliefs, it is necessary to take care of the right Muhurta to do any auspicious work. If it is done in an inauspicious time i.e. Bhadra period, it can have a negative effect. Especially Holika Dahan is considered taboo to do it during the Bhadra period, as it can lead to negative results.
Auspicious time of Holika Dahan
This year, the auspicious time of Holika Dahan will be one hour and four minutes. According to the Panchang, the full moon date will start from 10:35 pm on March 13, while the Bhadra period will end at 11:26 pm. In such a situation, the auspicious time of Holika Dahan will remain after 11:26 pm. Since this time, due to the shadow of Bhadra in the evening, it will be necessary to combine in the right Muhurta, so that there is no inauspicious effect.
Importance of Bhadra period
According to the scriptures, the work done during the Bhadra period does not give auspicious results and can have negative effects. This is the reason why marriage, home entry and other Manglik works are not done during this period. It is considered inauspicious to do Holika Dahan in particular in Bhadra period, as it can cause crisis, troubles and negative consequences in life.
Materials required for Holika Pujan
According to the scriptures, it is considered auspicious to use some special materials while worshiping Holika. These materials are as follows:
Akshat, Smell, Molasses, Flowers, Mala, Roli and Gulal
Raw cotton, turmeric, water filled with water and coconut
Batasha, wheat earrings and moong etc.
Worshiping with the right method keeps happiness and prosperity in the family and negative energy is destroyed.
Religious importance of Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan is not just a tradition, but a symbol of victory over the evil of good. According to the legend, the demon Holika tried to burn Prahlada, the supreme devotee of Lord Vishnu, sitting in the fire. Holika had the boon that Agni could not burn her, but Prahlad was safe by the grace of Lord Vishnu and Holika herself was burnt to burnt. Since then this tradition is followed and Holika Dahan is celebrated every year as the end of evil and the victory of truth.
environmental awareness
In today’s time, when pollution has become a serious problem, it is very important to keep the environment in mind while burning Holika. Follow the following things for this:
Do not use harmful and flammable substances such as diesel, mobil, alkatara, crackers etc.
Use natural wood and dumplings, so that the environment does not spread pollution.
Do not damage plants and trees and keep the environment safe while maintaining tradition.
