Publish Date: | Fri, 11 Mar 2022 03:06 PM (IST)
Bilaspur. Holi 2022: According to the Hindu calendar, Holika Dahan will take place on March 17 this year. Rangotsav will be celebrated on 18th. After the infection rate reduced in the midst of the Corona epidemic, people’s happiness about this festival has doubled. Mahamrityunj Mantra is also being chanted along with Holashtak in Hindu families of Bilaspur. It is believed that by doing this one gets rid of all kinds of diseases and keeps good health.
Holashtak takes place eight days before Holi. Holashtak has started from the Ashtami of Falgun month i.e. 10th March. According to Sanatan Dharma, any auspicious and auspicious work is prohibited during Holashtak. Pt. Ramesh Tiwari, the priest of Radha Krishna temple, says that even though Manglik work is not done on Holashtak, but these days are considered very best for worshiping deities. In these days, marriage, shaving, home entry, purchase of house and vehicle should be avoided. This time there is tremendous enthusiasm about Holi in Nyayadhani. The preparations for celebrating the five-day Holi festival have started. This year Holika Dahan will take place on the night of 17th March and on the second day Rangotsav will be celebrated from the morning of 18th March. This Rangotsav will continue till Panchami.
Put your mind in the devotion of God
According to Jyotishacharya P. Manoj Kumar, it is forbidden to do any auspicious work in Holashtak, including 16 rites. At the same time, this time is also considered best for devotion to God. More time should be given at home and in temples. Charity should be done. During this time one should participate in more and more Bhajan Kirtan and Vedic rituals. This keeps the body and mind happy. These days the crowd of devotees has increased in various temples of the city. Fag song is also on.
Posted By: Yogeshwar Sharma