Holashtak 2025 marks the eight-day period before Holi, beginning on March 7, 2025, and ending with Holika Dahan on March 13, followed by Rangwali Holi on March 14. This phase, considered inauspicious for major life events, holds deep spiritual and astrological significance.
Holashtak 2025: Auspicious Timings & Key Dates
- Start Date: March 7, 2025 (Ashtami Tithi ends at 9:19 AM)
- Holika Dahan: March 13, 2025
- Rangwali Holi: March 14, 2025
- Sunrise: 6:46 AM | Sunset: 6:28 PM (IST, Ujjain)
- Moonrise: 12:07 PM | Moonset: 2:28 AM
According to renowned numerologist Rishabh A. Grover, Holashtak 2025 is influenced by planetary transformations involving the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Rahu, and Venus, which can lead to instability and emotional fluctuations.
Why is Holashtak 2025 Considered Inauspicious?
Holashtak is believed to be an unfavorable time for weddings, housewarming ceremonies, and other major life events due to planetary disturbances. Ancient scriptures like the Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana narrate how this period witnessed demon king Hiranyakashipu’s torment of Prahlada, intensifying negative cosmic energies.
As per the Shiva Purana, Holashtak 2025 also aligns with the legend of Lord Shiva turning Kama Deva to ashes for disrupting his meditation, highlighting its spiritual depth.
Holashtak 2025 Rituals & Remedies
Despite being inauspicious for new ventures, Holashtak is ideal for spiritual growth and charity:
- Decorating a tree branch with colorful cloth pieces, later used in Holika Dahan.
- Donating food, clothes, and money to seek divine blessings and positive karma.
- Practicing meditation and mantra chanting to counteract negative planetary influences.
According to Rishabh A. Grover, performing specific planetary remedies and focusing on self-purification during Holashtak 2025 can help transform challenges into opportunities.
Final Thoughts on Holashtak 2025
Though deemed inauspicious, Holashtak 2025 serves as a time for reflection, spiritual awakening, and karma cleansing. May this period guide you toward inner peace, protection, and prosperity.