Holashtak 2026: Key Dates, Meaning, Significance And Things To Avoid Before Holi Celebrations
This year, Holashtak begins on February 24th, prohibiting marriage, housewarming, or any other auspicious work. It is believed that actions undertaken during this time do not yield good results.
Holashtak 2026: This year, Holashtak begins on February 24th. Auspicious and auspicious activities are prohibited during Holashtak. During this period, neither marriages nor any major or auspicious work is initiated. But did you know that, in addition to Holashtak, there are five other occasions in Hinduism when auspicious and auspicious activities are prohibited? Let's explore them in detail.
However, in addition to Holashtak, there are five other occasions in Hinduism when auspicious and auspicious activities are prohibited.
Kharmas
Kharmas begins when the Sun, the king of planets, transits into Sagittarius or Pisces. It is believed that auspicious activities performed during Kharmas do not yield good results. Therefore, auspicious events like marriages are postponed during this period.
Chaturmas
Chaturmas lasts for four months, from Devshayani Ekadashi in the Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month to Devuthani Ekadashi in the Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. It is believed that during this four-month period, Lord Vishnu enters a state of yogic sleep, entrusting the control of the universe to Lord Shiva. Auspicious and auspicious activities are strictly prohibited during this period in Hinduism.
Pitru Paksha
Shraddha Paksha lasts from the full moon day of Bhadrapada month to the new moon day of Ashwin month. This 16-day period is dedicated to the worship of ancestors. During this period, only Shraddha, Tarpan, and Pind Daan are performed for the ancestors. Neither auspicious or auspicious activities are performed nor are expensive items like clothes or jewelry purchased.
Eclipse Period
Solar and lunar eclipses are also considered very important in Hinduism. Auspicious activities are prohibited from the Sutak period of the eclipse until the eclipse ends. Sutak begins 9 hours before a lunar eclipse and 12 hours before a solar eclipse.
Panchak
Panchak begins when the Moon enters the constellations Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Purvabhadrapada, Uttarabhadrapada, and Revati. There are five types of Panchak: Rog Panchak, Nrip Panchak, Chor Panchak, Mrityu Panchak, and Agni Panchak.
Summary
Auspicious activities are also prohibited during Panchak. During this period, one should avoid making wooden furniture or cots. Gathering girls or constructing a roof is also discouraged.
