Holi is considered to be the most special festival for Hindus and all evils are destroyed mainly with Holika Dahan. Some such things are burnt in the fire of Holika, which also has special importance in astrology. Cow dung cakes are one such thing.
Holika Dahan is done on the full moon date of Phalgun month and according to belief, all the negative forces are destroyed in the fire on this day. Cow dung cakes are considered a symbol of auspiciousness and by burning them the negative energies around them are also removed.
Cow dung is also used in Yajna and Havan and they have a lot of spiritual importance, but when we talk about the festival of Holika Dahan, the burning of cow dung also has special astrological significance. Come let's know about it in detail from astrologer expert DrRadhakant Vats.
Importance of cow dung
The cow is considered to be worshipable in Hinduism and it is said that 33 crore gods and goddesses reside in the cow. For this reason, the worship of cows gives special astrological benefits. At the same time, cow dung is also considered a symbol of purity. For this reason, even today it is used in homes in rural areas. Prosperity remains in the house by using cow dung cakes.
The religious importance of cow dung cakes
There is a belief in astrology that when we burn cow dung in any form, the smoke emanating from it helps to drive away all the negative forces. Cow dung is considered very sacred and hence it is used in many religious rituals. Badkullas are mainly made from cow dung in Holika Dahan. For this, small balls of cow dung are made and dried in the sun by making a hole in the middle and its garland is burnt in the fire of Holika. It is believed that by burning them all the troubles of the house go away.
The religious importance of burning cow dung in Holika Dahan
It is believed that the back part of the cow means the back part is considered to be the place of Yama and cow dung is found from this place. By using it in Holika Dahan, defects related to untimely death or any disease in the horoscope are removed. For this reason, cow dung cakes are also used in worship. By burning dung cakes at any place, Goddess Lakshmi resides in the house and when burnt in the fire of Holika also, they are free from diseases and economic conditions can be cured.
What are the scientific reasons for offering dung cakes to Holika?
If we believe in science, then only cow dung is such that it can be used in the form of many medicines. There are many elements present in it that help in eliminating harmful germs.
On the other hand, if we talk about the smoke emanating from the burning of dung cake, then it is the only smoke that does not pollute the environment but destroys harmful bacteria. The environment is purified by the smoke of cow dung cakes.
When are cow dung cakes made?
Badkulla or cow dung cakes are made for Holi 15 days before Holika Dahan. An auspicious day is chosen to make them like Monday or Friday. These badkullas are first made in the number 7 or 11. It is believed that if a new bride has come into the family or a child has been born, cow dung cakes must be burnt in the fire of Holika, which brings positive energy to the house.
On the day of Holika Dahan, do the remedy of cow dung for economic benefits
If your money is spent on useless work and your financial condition is getting worse, then on the day of Holika Dahan, you should burn cow dung in the fire of Holika and bring it home only after burning it half. When this fire is extinguished, keep this cow dung in place of money in the house. With this, your financial condition will start improving soon and you will get money.
If you burn cow dung cakes on the day of Holika Dahan, then auspiciousness remains in the house and there are chances of gaining money
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