Holashtak 2025 Start and end date: What to do and avoid while Holashtak?

As we all know that the Festival of Colors, Holi is around the corner, but before that we should know that there are a few days that are considered unfavorable and this time is popularly known as Holashtak. Holashtak is a time with eight days, which begins on the eighth day of the wax phase of the moon or Shucla Paksha a month of Phalgun and ends on Purnima, the day of the full moon. According to Hindu Panchang, Holashtak will start on March 7, 2025 and will be completed on the day of Holika Dahan, i.e. on March 13, 2025.
Holashtak 2025: Date and time

Holashtak 2025: Meaning
Holashtak days are considered unfavorable, which begins by Ashtami Tithi from Shuckla Paksha and a few days before the Holi Festival and concludes from Holika Dahan on the day of Holika Dahan, a ceremonial burning that represents the triumph of good over evil. As the name “Holashtak” interprets what “Holi” and “Ashtak” means, these eight days are related to Holi. It is considered unhappy, while Holashtak, which begins eight days before the Holi Festival, does favorable actions. Holika Dahan's preparation begins during the Holashtak.
According to astrology, it is assumed that this time frame is considered unhappy for the beginning of new efforts due to significant planetary positions and changes. These days, people are preparing for Holi by taking part in various religious and spiritual activities such as mantra singing, fasting and charity gifts. It is a time for dedication and cleaning.
At Holi it is the relinquest of bad ideas and preparing for a fresh, lively start.

Holashtak 2025: Do is

Spiritual activities

You have to participate in religious and spiritual activities such as offering prayers, meditation and mantra vocals, since these means can help to eliminate the poor effects of the planets and the negative energy.

Donation and charity

It is considered a meritorious to distribute food, clothing and money to the non -privileged people. Charity organizations, the provision of food for the disadvantaged and support of animals are very happy during this time.

Worship Lord Vishnu and Narasimha

People are recommended to worship Lord Vishnu these days, and they have to recite the Vishnu Saupranama, Vishnu Mantras, Shri Hari Stotra and seek blessing of the Lord as Bhakta Prahalad, Shri Hari with pure intentions.

Keep self -control

You must have a control over your senses and avoid being angry, thinking negatively and speaking hard. Celibacy must be maintained during this period.

Holashtak 2025: Don'ts

Avoid new beginnings

You should avoid getting married, buying a house, founding Griha Pravesh, a new business or a new job and carrying out ritual such as thread ceremonies (Upanayanam).

No Graha Shanti Pujas

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Avoid haircuts

Avoid looking for haircuts and do not cut your nails for traditional beliefs these days. These activities could be unlucky.

Do not touch any suspicious things outside of home

Do not touch anything suspicious, which is stored specifically on Chaurha, you could be affected by negative energy.

Avoid buying clothes

People are recommended not to go shopping and avoid new clothes, shoes or an ornament (gold, silver or artificial jury).