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Know When Does Holashtak End And The Important Rituals To Follow On This Day

Holashtak lasts for 8 days, during which auspicious activities are avoided. Those planning weddings or purchases should know the end date to resume important rituals and celebrations.

Holashtak 2025: Holashtak is considered extremely inauspicious, as planetary influences remain intense and unfavourable during this period. Hence, auspicious activities are prohibited, while devotion, penance, and self-restraint are encouraged. From a tantric perspective, this time is ideal for attaining spiritual accomplishments. Let’s find out when Holashtak ends this year.

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When Will Holashtak 2025 End?

Holashtak began on March 7, 2025, on the Ashtami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Phalguna month and will end on March 13 at 10:35 AM on Holika Dahan. It is believed that negative energies are strong during this period.

Auspicious Activities Will Not Take Place Even After Holashtak

Holashtak ends on March 13 with Holika Dahan, but Kharmas begins on March 14. During Kharmas, auspicious activities like weddings, housewarming, and business startups are prohibited until April 14, 2025.

What To Do On The Day Holashtak Ends?

Holashtak ends on the day of Holika Dahan. According to the Panchang, only one day will be auspicious for sacred activities. On Phalguna Purnima (Holika Dahan), observe a fast and worship Lord Vishnu. You can also perform the Satyanarayan Katha. Additionally, offer Arghya to the moon on this day, as it marks the birth of the moon. After worshipping the moon, perform the Holika Puja and offer coconut, black sesame seeds, wheat, and other items into the Holika fire.

The 8 Days Of Holashtak Were Full Of Hardships

These are the 8 days when Hiranyakashipu tortured his son, Prahlad, a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu. Despite the suffering, Prahlad remained unwavering in his faith. On the day of Holika Dahan, Hiranyakashipu's sister, Holika, sat in the fire with Prahlad. By Lord Vishnu’s divine grace, the fire did not harm Prahlad, but Holika was reduced to ashes.

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