The festival of Holi is just a few days away and preparations are in full swing. This time the Holi of colors will be celebrated on Monday 14 March and Holika Dahan will be done on 13 March. It is believed in Hinduism that cleaning the house before Holi is very auspicious. This not only brings positive energy to the house, but also strengthens the economic condition.
According to Vastu Shastra, there are some things that bring negativity to the house and cause trouble for family members. So it is better to remove these things from the house before Holi. Let’s know what those things are…
Throw old and torn shoes and slippers.
If you have long or torn shoes and slippers in your house, throw them out immediately. According to Vastu Shastra, these things bring poverty in the house and have an inauspicious effect of Shani Dev. This can increase the financial crisis and mental stress in the family.
Dried basil plants
The basil plant brings happiness, prosperity and peace in the house, but if it dries, it is considered inauspicious to keep it in the house. According to Vastu, dried basil plants increase negative energy. Therefore, before Holi, it should be removed and a new plant should be planted.
Remove old clothes and paint too.
It is considered auspicious to donate old clothes in the house to the needy before Holi. This keeps the house in the house. Also, avoid using old colors, as they can cause skin allergies.
Remove broken glass and scattered photos
If there is a broken glass anywhere in the house, remove it immediately. According to Vastu, a broken mirror brings negative energy to the house and family members may face failures. Apart from this, broken or torn pictures of God should also be removed from the house. You can flow them into flowing water.
Throw bad electronic goods.
If there is an old, broken or bad electronic goods in the house, it should be removed before Holi. Damaged electronic goods increase the negative effects of Rahu-Ketu, due to which family members may face health and financial problems.
Destroy broken sculptures.
If a fragmented idol is kept in the house, it should be immersed in flowing water. It is considered very inauspicious in Vastu Shastra. This increases negativity in the house and maintains family disturbance.