Wedding, housewarming or new work, everything will remain closed for the next 8 days, know from when Holashtak is starting:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Just before Holi arrives, there comes a period of 8 days when doing any kind of auspicious or auspicious activities is considered prohibited in Hindu religion. same period Holashtak It is said. Be it marriage, house warming, Mundan Sanskar or starting a new business, these 8 days are not considered suitable for all auspicious works.

Come, let us know when this Holashtak is starting this year, why it is considered inauspicious, and what things you should avoid during these 8 days.

When is Holashtak 2024?

Holi is celebrated on the full moon date of Phalgun month. Holashtak starts 8 days before Holika Dahan i.e. on Ashtami Tithi of Phalgun Shukla Paksha and it ends with Holika Dahan.

That is, doing any auspicious work between these 8 days is considered prohibited.

Why is Holashtak considered inauspicious? (mythology)

There are two main mythological stories behind considering Holashtak as inauspicious:

1. Story of Kamadeva: According to another belief, during these days Lord Shiva burnt Kamadeva to ashes for breaking his penance. Because of this sorrow, this period is considered to be one of mourning and penance, and not of material pleasures and auspicious works.

Which tasks should not be done even by mistake during Holashtak?

These big things should not be done especially during these 8 days, otherwise they may yield adverse results:

• Home Entrance: Entering a new house (griha pravesh) or laying the foundation of a new house is prohibited.
• Starting new business: Opening a new business or shop does not give auspicious results.
• Wearing new clothes: After the start of Holashtak, it is prohibited to wear or buy new clothes, especially new jewellery.
• Mundan Sanskar: The shaving of children or any other sixteen rituals (except marriage) are not performed during these days.
• Yagya or Havan (except Holika Dahan): Other normal yagyas and havans are not performed.

But what can you do?

Although auspicious works stop, but these 8 days Penance, meditation, worship and chanting It is considered best for. During this time, you can focus on devotion to God, charity and havan-worship. This is the time to connect oneself with spirituality and prepare for the upcoming Holi celebration.