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News India Live, Digital Desk: Today 3 March 2026 across the country Holika Dahan The festival of is being celebrated. In the scriptures, Holika Dahan is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil, but do you know that putting some things in the sacred fire of Holika is considered extremely inauspicious? zee news According to the report, these mistakes made unknowingly can disturb the happiness and peace of your home and can cause financial crisis.
1. Holika Dahan 2026: Auspicious time and time (Holika Dahan Shubh Muhurat)
Today, the timing of Holika Dahan between the shadow of Bhadra and lunar eclipse is very important. According to astrological calculations:
Holika Dahan Muhurat: tonight 11:15 am to 12:23 am till.
Bhadra period: It would be scriptural to do the burning only after Bhadra is over this evening.
Special Coincidence: This time at the time of Holika Dahan lunar eclipse Sutak is also effective, so take special care of purification.
2. Never put these 5 things in the sacred fire (What Not to Put in Holika)
Holika fire is considered ‘sacred’, hence putting garbage or inauspicious things in it is prohibited:
Peepal, banyan and mango wood: These trees are considered revered. Burning their wood brings blame. Use only sycamore or castor wood and cow dung cakes for combustion.
Plastic and Rubber: Holika Dahan is a spiritual process. Burning plastic or poisonous things is not only harmful for the environment, but it is also considered a symbol of negativity.
Dirty clothes or garbage: Many people throw household dirt or old torn clothes into Holika. According to the scriptures, doing this brings poverty in the house.
Non-vegetarian or intoxicating substances: Putting any kind of Tamasic object in the sacred fire is considered a great sin.
Iron or Metal: Putting iron objects or nails in fire gives inauspicious results.
3. Rules and correct method of Holika Dahan (Proper Rituals)
Keep these things in mind while worshiping Holika:
Offering Arghya: Before burning, worship Holika and offer Arghya of water.
Parikrama: At least after the fire is lit 3 or 7 times Do the parikrama.
What to offer: Offering new crops like ears of wheat, gram, rice, and rice to the fire brings prosperity.
Importance of Bhasma: Next morning, applying Holika ash (Bhasma) on the forehead and sprinkling it in the corners of the house removes negative energy.
4. These people should not see Holika fire
According to religious beliefs, some people should avoid looking directly at the burning Holika:
Newborn Baby: Small children should be kept away from high flame of combustion.
Pregnant women: They should also be careful while circumambulating.
Newlywed bride: In some areas, it is considered taboo for the bride to see the burning Holika on the first Holi.
5. Impact of Lunar Eclipse
Since there is a lunar eclipse today on March 3, experts recommend that you start preparing for Holika Dahan puja by taking a bath only after the eclipse ends (at 06:47 pm). Follow the general rules of worship during Sutak period.
