New Delhi. There is only a short time left for the festival of Holi. In such a situation, people have started making plans regarding this. Holika Dahan is done a day before the festival of Holi. In many places, Holika Dahan is called Chhoti Diwali. Holashtak also starts before the arrival of the Holi festival. Holashtak is a word made up of two words, Holi and Ashtak. Which means there are 8 days of Holi. Auspicious works like marriage, engagement, and worship are not done in Holashtak which starts before the festival of Holi. So let us tell you when is the festival of Holi, how long will Holashtak last, and why no auspicious work is done during the days of Holashtak…
When is the Holi festival in 2023 (Holi Date)
This year in 2023, the festival of Holi will be celebrated in March. Holi will be celebrated on 8 March 2023. Holika Dahan is done a day before Holi, so it will be done on 7 March 2023.
How long is Holashtak (Holashtak 2023 Date)
As we told you in the above news that Holashtak starts eight days before. In this case, they are for 8 days only. Although this time it will last for 9 days. This year Holashtak will be from 27 February 2023 to 7 March 2023. No auspicious work is done during these days of Holashtak. It is said that if any auspicious work is done during the days of Holashtak, then it has a bad effect on the family members.
Why auspicious work is not done in Holashtak
It is prohibited to do auspicious works in Holashtak. In astrology, information has been given regarding this that during the days of Holashtak, evil forces dominate a lot. When any auspicious work is done in Holashtak, then these evil forces try to dominate those people.
