Embrace the Lunar Eclipse This Holi:
The festival of colors greets us with 2024's first lunar eclipse starting at 10:24 AM and culminating at 3:01 PM. Astrologers suggest that certain special measures should be taken after the eclipse to mitigate its effects. Let's explore divine rituals for Holi as well as important post-eclipse practices.
Harmony and Peace
For tranquility, fill a pitcher with water and add white flowers. Offer this water to the moon with prayers for peace of mind.
A Boon for Health
On Holi, dress in white garments and adorn yourself with a whiff of sandalwood or rose fragrance. Chant the mantra 'Om Som Somaya Namah' 108 times for enhanced well-being.
Success in Love
For love triumph, adorn Radha Krishna with a garland of roses on Holi night and recite the Madhurashtakam. Avoid wearing black on this auspicious day.
Blissful Married Life
Prepare kheer with rice, sugar, and milk on Holi evening. Offer it to Lord Shiva and share it with your spouse to sweeten your relationship.
Progeny Blessings
On Holi night, light two ghee lamps in front of Lord Krishna's child form and offer butter and sugar crystals. Chant 'Krishna Krishna' 108 times.
Prosperity Gains
Worship Hanuman on Holi day. Wear red at night, light a ghee lamp before Hanuman and read the Hanuman Chalisa. Financial improvements are on your way.
Freedom from Debts and Legal Troubles
Light a nine-wicked lamp before Hanuman on Holi night and recite the Sankat Mochan Hanumanashtak 9 times to seek liberation from debts or lawsuits.
Essential Post-eclipse Rituals
Clean your worship space after the eclipse, sprinkle Ganges water, and wear clean clothes. Worship your guru or Lord Shiva, then donate white goods to the needy. The power of worship can negate any ill effects of the eclipse.
Donate According to Your Zodiac Post-eclipse
Aries: Donate rice. Taurus: Donate sugar. Gemini: Perform Shiva worship. Cancer: Donate milk. Leo: Donate rice. Virgo: Offer coconut water. Libra: Donate sugar. Scorpio: Perform Shiva worship. Sagittarius: Donate rice. Capricorn: Donate milk. Aquarius: Perform Shiva worship. Pisces: Donate milk.
