Falgun, Holashtak, know which activities are prohibited

Astrology News: Although many festivals are celebrated in Sanatan Dharma, Holi and Diwali are considered very important. The festival of Holi is celebrated every year in the month of Phalgun. On this day, joy and happiness is seen all over the country. On this day, people forget all the grudges and celebrate the festival with each other.

This time the festival of Holi will be celebrated on 8 March. Holashtak starts eight days before Holi in which no auspicious works are done. It is believed that during these eight days all auspicious and auspicious works are banned, so today we are telling you through this article. Let us know when Holashtak starts and what activities are prohibited during this period.
When will Holashtak start?
According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Holika Dahan is celebrated on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month and the festival of colorful Holi is celebrated on the next day i.e. Pratipada Tithi. Holashtak will start on the Ashtami of Phalgun Shukla Paksha. This time Holashtak is being observed from Sunday, 17th March.
According to religious beliefs, performing auspicious works is prohibited during the days of Holashtak. During this period, there is a ban on functions like marriage, Upanayana Sanskar, sacred thread, naming ceremony, entry into a new house, havan puja for specific functions etc. But during this period daily puja can be performed. Apart from this, even before Holashtak falls, the newly married daughter-in-law is sent to her maternal home. It is believed that the first Holi is celebrated in the maternal home itself.