Holi 2026: Avoid these mistakes during 8 days of Holashtak-2026 or pay a heavy price
Holi 2026: Holashtak-2026 began on February 24 and will conclude on March 3, a day before Holi. According to religious and astrological scriptures, the eight days preceding Holi are called Holashtak, which is considered extremely inauspicious in Hinduism. Many rules have been established regarding the Holashtak period. Let's learn about them.
What should not be done during Holashtak?
According to astrology and Vastu Shastra, auspicious events are prohibited during Holashtak. Marriage, engagement, Mundan, or Namkaran (Name ceremony) should not be performed.
Buying a new house or land is inauspicious.
Buying a new house or land is also considered inauspicious. Furthermore, avoid performing Grih Pravesh ceremony and do not purchase a new vehicle during this period.
If you're thinking about starting a new business, wait until Holashtak is over. No new work should be started during Holashtak. Performing pujas or religious activities during the eight days of Holashtak is considered auspicious.
Special attention should be paid to diet. It is said that one should avoid consuming Tamasic (stale, overly processed, or fried) things during this time.
What to Do During Holashtak?
Donate food and clothes to the poor according to your capacity during Holashtak.
Worship Lord Vishnu and Shiva.
Chanting the mantra "Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya" during this time is considered very auspicious.
Wearing white clothes during Holashtak is considered auspicious.
Apart from this, one should donate white things and serve the mother, because in the horoscope, mother has been given the place of Moon.