Know how this year’s Holi is special according to  astrology     

Holi is a Hindu festival that has been celebrated since ancient times. The Holi Festival is celebrated as a way to welcome in spring, and also is seen as a new beginning where people can release all their inhibitions and start fresh. It is said that during the Holi Festival, the gods turn a blind eye, and it’s one of the few times extremely devout Hindus allow themselves to let loose.

According to astrologers, this time on Holi, after 499 years, a wonderful combination of planets is being formed. This year’s Holi is special because of this special coincidence date, Holashtak

The astrologer believes that on Holi the moon will remain in Virgo, while Jupiter and Saturn will remain in their respective zodiac signs. According to astrologers, such a grand alliance of planets happened 499 years ago and same will happen this year too.

Holi, is  the festival of colors and happiness, is also bringing two special coincidences this time. Astrologers say that this time Holi Siddhi Yoga and Amrit Siddhi Yoga will also be made on Holi. Both these yoga are considered very auspicious.

Holika Dahan will be performed on Sunday, 28 March.

In Hinduism, all the auspicious works are stopped eight days before Holi. This time period is called Holashtak. Holashtak will commence from 22 March to 28 March. Auspicious works are prohibited in Holashtak, but can be done with regard to birth and death.