The ritual of Holika Dahan is aligned with teachings from the Vishnu Purana, which emphasises that devotion, charity, and mantra on this night remove accumulated karmic obstacles.
The ritual is aligned with teachings from the Vishnu Purana, which emphasises that devotion, charity, and mantra on this night remove accumulated karmic obstacles.The ritual is aligned with teachings from the Vishnu Purana, which emphasises that devotion, charity, and mantra on this night remove accumulated karmic obstacles.Taurus, ruled by Venus, may experience financial stagnation and relationship blockages. Offering ghee and white sesame seeds into the fire and praying for stability strengthens Venus energy. Donating white sweets or rice helps restore harmony, emotional security, and abundance.Gemini, governed by Mercury, often faces confusion, anxiety, and indecisiveness. Offering green moong and cardamom into the sacred fire and chanting “Om Budhaya Namah” helps improve mental clarity and communication. Donating books or stationery enhances career growth and intellectual strength.Cancer, ruled by the Moon, carries deep emotional sensitivity and family karma. Offering raw milk and rice into the fire and praying for emotional peace helps stabilise the mind. Donating white food items strengthens emotional balance and reduces mental stress.Leo, ruled by the Sun, may struggle with ego clashes and authority challenges. Offering wheat and jaggery into the Holika fire and chanting Aditya Hridaya Stotra strengthens inner confidence and leadership. Donating wheat or copper helps restore personal power and clarity.Virgo, governed by Mercury, often deals with overthinking and health-related stress. Offering green herbs or moong dal into the fire and lighting a ghee diya after the ritual helps purify karmic imbalances. Donating medicines supports healing and removes health-related obstacles.Libra, ruled by Venus, may experience imbalance in relationships and emotional connections. Offering fragrant items into the fire and praying for harmony helps restore emotional balance. Donating sweets to married women strengthens Venus energy and promotes relationship stability.Scorpios, ruled by Mars, may face hidden enemies, sudden obstacles, and emotional intensity. Offering black sesame seeds into the fire and reciting Hanuman Chalisa helps remove negative influences. Donating mustard oil strengthens protection and reduces planetary afflictions.Sagittarius, ruled by Jupiter, can remove delays in fortune by offering turmeric and chana dal, chanting “Om Gurave Namah,” and donating yellow clothes. Capricorn and Aquarius, both ruled by Saturn, can reduce karmic hardships by offering black urad dal or mustard seeds and donating essentials like food, shoes, or blankets. Pisces, ruled by Jupiter, can gain clarity and spiritual protection by offering sandalwood and donating turmeric or bananas.Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, faces career pressure and karmic delays. Offer black urad dal to reduce hardships and pray for discipline and patience. Donate shoes or blankets to the needy.Saturn is also the ruling planet of the Aquarius, hence they may experience social detachment and instability. Offer mustard seeds during the Holika Dahan pooja and chant the Shani mantra. Donate food to the poor.Pisces, ruled by Jupiter, can gain clarity and spiritual protection by offering sandalwood and donating turmeric or bananas.Jaitleey says, Holika symbolises ego, while Prahlada represents unwavering devotion to Lord Vishnu. According to the Vishnu Purana, prayers, charity, and devotion performed on this night help remove karmic obstacles. Holika Dahan is not merely a ritual but a sacred opportunity to burn negativity and invite spiritual transformation.
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Holika Dahan is not just a ritual of burning wood but a powerful Vedic purification process. Quoting ‘Bhavishya Purana,’ Vedic astrologer and Vastu expert Gargi A Jaitleey says the sacred fire symbolises the destruction of ego, negativity, and karmic impurities, helping individuals reset their spiritual energy.
