Holika Dahan 2024: Dos and Don'ts for Holika Dahan vidhi before Holi

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Holika Dahan 2024 Timing:

• Purnima Tithi Begins: March 24, 2024 — 09:54 AM
• Purnima Tithi Ends: March 25, 2024 — 12:29 PM
• Bhadra Punchha: March 24, 2024 — 06:33 PM to 07:53 PM
• Bhadra Mukha: March 24, 2024 — 07:53 PM to 10:06 PM
• Holika Dahan Muhurta: March 24, 2024 — 11:13 PM to 11:53 PM

Holika Dahan 2024 Dos and Don'ts:

Dos:

1. Take a bath before Holika Dahan.
2. Build a bonfire using wood, leaves, cow dung cakes, mustard oil, sesame seeds, wheat grains, dry coconut, and Akshat.
3. Maintain cleanliness around the bonfire area.
4. Use a mixture of water and cow dung for cleaning purposes.
5. Light a diya with desi ghee and offer prayers to dispel negativity.
6. Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, abundance, and prosperity.
7. Engage in acts of charity and donation, considered highly beneficial on this day.
8. Observe Satyanarayan Fast as Purnima Vrat coincides with this day, offering prayers to Lord Vishnu with utmost devotion and purity.

Don'ts:

1. Avoid using plastic, tires, or any non-biodegradable materials for the bonfire.
2. Refrain from lending money on this day.
3. Maintain polite behavior towards others, avoiding rudeness.
4. Avoid touching unknown objects lying on the street.
5. Abstain from consuming alcohol on this auspicious occasion.
6. Steer clear of tamasik food items on this day.
7. Practice celibacy on the day of Holika Dahan.
8. Avoid cutting hair and nails as it's considered inauspicious.
9. Exercise caution and refrain from playing with fire, acknowledging its potential danger.

Holika Dahan stands as a reminder of the eternal battle between good and evil, urging individuals to embrace righteousness and shun darkness. Let us partake in this celebration with reverence and adherence to tradition, spreading joy and positivity in our communities.