Holika Dahan, celebrated on the eve of Holi, symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It marks the burning of negativity and the welcoming of positive energies. In 2025, Holika Dahan falls on March 13, with the most auspicious time for lighting the bonfire between 7:13 PM and 9:39 PM (IST). Performing specific Vedic rituals during this time is believed to enhance spiritual well-being and prosperity. Here are three sacred practices to observe:
1- Perform a Camphor (Kapur) Purification Ritual
Camphor has powerful spiritual and cleansing properties, making it an essential element in Holika Dahan rituals.
Take a small piece of camphor and light it near the bonfire. Let it burn completely.
As it dissolves, visualize all negativity, jealousy, and ill-willed energies vanishing from your life.
Camphor is known to enhance clarity, peace of mind, and spiritual awakening.
2. Offer Raw Coconut to the Fire to Burn Past Karmic Debts
Take a whole, unbroken coconut and hold it while meditating on any obstacles, debts, or negative past experiences.
Offer the coconut into the fire as a symbolic release of burdens and past karmic influences.
This practice is believed to help in clearing financial blockages and bringing prosperity.
3. Walk Around the Bonfire with Barley Grains (Jau) and Offer Them
Offering barley grains (jau) in the Holika Dahan fire is an ancient Vedic practice for prosperity and abundance.
Take seven barley grains in your right hand and walk three or seven times around the bonfire.
After completing the rounds, offer the grains into the fire while praying for prosperity, health, and happiness. This ritual is believed to remove financial blockages and ensure abundance in the coming year.
Written By: Prashant Kapoor, Celebrity Astrologer, Founder, AstroKapoor..!!
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