Holika Dahan 2026: Do not throw these things in the Holika Dahan fire, otherwise the countdown will begin on the same day.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Holika Dahan 2026: In Hinduism, the festival of Holika Dahan symbolizes the victory of good over evil. This year, Holika Dahan will be held on March 3. Scriptures say that the Holika fire is sacred and divine, destroying all negative energy. People offer sacrifices to this fire with the wish for happiness and prosperity.

But did you know that some of the wrong things, unknowingly thrown into the fire, can increase your life's difficulties?  Let's find out which things should be avoided in the Holika Dahan fire.

Never put these things in the Holika Dahan fire (Holika Dahan 2026 Rituals)

green tree logs

Green trees should never be cut and burned for Holika Dahan. Cutting a green tree is considered a sin in the scriptures. Especially avoid using the wood of Peepal, Banyan, Shami, Amla, and Neem trees. These trees are believed to be inhabited by deities. Burning them increases the risk of ancestral curses and child suffering. Therefore, always use dry wood or cow dung cakes.

Plastic, rubber and garbage

Nowadays, in the name of cleanliness, people throw old household plastic, tires, or garbage into the Holika fire. This is not only harmful to the environment, but is also considered spiritually inauspicious. It is said that throwing garbage into this sacred fire increases the ill effects of Rahu and Ketu, which can lead to the deterioration of work and adverse health effects.

leather and iron articles

Don't throw old shoes, belts, purses, or iron objects into the Holika Dahan fire, even by mistake. This increases troubles in the home.

old or torn clothes

Many people throw their old and torn clothes into the fire to ward off evil. According to scriptures, burning worn clothes on Holika can lead to negative energy, mental stress, and financial hardship.

What is auspicious to put?

• Yellow mustard: Adding this removes the evil eye from the house.
• Black sesame seeds: To get relief from Shani Dosh and enemies, put black sesame seeds in the fire of Holika Dahan.
• Dry Coconut: To remove obstacles in career and business, throw dry coconut in the Holika Dahan fire.
• Cow dung cakes: Putting it in the house brings happiness and peace.

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