Holashtak

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Holashtak- The Days of Penance prior to Holi; dos and don’t ; significance; date and muhurt

The period of Holashtak is considered to be inauspicious by most of the Hindu communities in Northern parts of India. According to the Purnimant calendar followed in North India, Holashtak starts from the ‘Ashtami’ (8th day) of the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (the period of bright fortnight of moon) and continues till the ‘Purnima’ (full moon day) of the ‘Falgun’ month.

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Holi 2020: When will Holi be celebrated, know Holika Dahan Puja-method, Muhurta and what is Holashtak

The festival of Holi is celebrated all over the country with great pomp and show. This sacred festival of colors has great importance in Hinduism. Let us know today when Holi will be celebrated, from which day Holashtak will take place and when Holika Dahan will happen…

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