Holika Puja Significance: In Hindu religion, the festival of Holi is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil. There is a tradition of burning Holika just one night before Rangwali Holi. According to religious beliefs, positivity is welcomed by burning negativity in the fire of Holika. In the year 2026, Holika Dahan will be done on March 3. Often people have this question in their mind that how many rounds of fire i.e. circumambulation is most auspicious during Holika puja. Let us know what is the correct number and its importance according to the scriptures and Panchang.
What is the correct number in the scriptures?
According to religious beliefs, 1, 3 or 7 rounds of Holika Dahan fire are made. These numbers have their own spiritual significance.
1 round
Taking a round means taking a resolution in your mind. This round is considered a symbol of renouncing evil and adopting positive thinking.
3 rounds
Three rounds are considered a symbol of Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh) and three gunas (Sattva, Raja, Tama). Most people take 3 rounds. This number indicates balance and auspiciousness.
7 rounds
Seven rounds are considered to be related to seven promises of life, seven births and seven worlds. People who worship Holika with a special wish, take 7 rounds. It is considered very auspicious and fruitful.
correct method of parikrama
- Before Holika Dahan, offer raw cotton, coconut, wheat ears, jaggery and gram.
- After the fire is lit, fold your hands and pray.
- Circumambulate clockwise (from the right).
- While doing parikrama, pray for the happiness, prosperity and protection of the family from negative powers.
- Finally, it is considered auspicious to apply Holika’s ashes as a tilak on the forehead.
Spiritual significance of Parikrama
According to astrology, fire is considered a symbol of purity. It is believed that revolving around the fire of Holika destroys the negative energy of the body and mind and brings happiness and prosperity in the house.
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