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Holika Dahan 2024: Holi is a festival of colors and social harmony. Holi festival is celebrated with great pomp on the day of Phagan Sud Purnima. On this day, people forget to take revenge and apply colors to each other. Holika Dahan is done on Holi, it has special significance in Hindu religion.
People take various measures on Holika Dahan, but on this special day, there are some religious measures which bring happiness and prosperity, while there are some things which should be avoided on this day. In this report we will know what to do and what not to do on the day of Holika Dahan.
What not to do on Holika Dahan?
Take care of clothes – Astrology believes that wearing torn, dirty, black, blue clothes on the day of Holi destroys a person's physical strength and positive energy. Such clothes weaken our body and mind and give rise to many diseases. Also, dirty and torn clothes bring bad luck and negative energy remains in the house. On the day of Holika Dahan, the influence of negative powers is more, hence wearing white clothes is also inauspicious. Wear auspicious colored clothes on this day.
Avoid lending- It is believed that one should not lend money to anyone on the day of Holika Dahan. By doing this you may have to face financial problems in future.
Do not look at the newlyweds – There is a mythological belief that the fire of Holika Dahan is considered a symbol of the burning body. Therefore, no newly married woman should see this fire, it is considered inauspicious. Due to which there may be bitterness in their married life.
Do not burn green wood- It is often seen that many people break branches of green trees for Holika Dahan, which is not auspicious from any point of view. It is believed that Peepal, Banyan or Mango wood should not be used in Holika Dahan on this day. In this season, new shoots appear on these trees, in such a situation burning them spreads negativity and creates defects. Dry wood of sycamore, neem or castor tree or cow dung can be used in Holika Dahan.
What to do on Holi?
Remedies for happiness in married life – The festival of Holi is also associated with the sacred love of Radha-Krishna. In mythological times, the celebration of Holi started with the Barsa Holi of Shri Krishna and Radha. By worshiping Radha-Krishna on this day and applying gulal to them, love and emotions remain in life.
Tips for good health – From health point of view, Holika Dahan rituals include lighting of fire, fire parikrama, dancing, singing etc. When the germs are destroyed by the heat of fire, the body's energy and vitality remain intact and the body remains healthy.
Fire worship – On the day of Holi, there is a tradition of worshiping Agnidev before Holika Dahan. Agnidev is considered to be the chief among the five elements, who resides in the body of all living beings in the form of fire element and protects them throughout their life.