Significance of Holi Festival
Holi is celebrated as a festival of colors symbolizing the victory of good over evil. People apply colors and abeer-gulal to each other, exchange greetings, and celebrate the festival. Apart from the social aspect, Holi also holds religious significance in Hinduism. It is believed that worshiping deities on this day along with colors can bring desired results and alleviate financial troubles.
Special Puja on Holi
Astrologer Pandit Manohar Acharya mentioned that performing special pujas on Holi can bring unique rewards. Worshiping Lord Vishnu can eradicate all life’s difficulties, and offering prayers to Lord Krishna on Holi is considered auspicious. Additionally, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on Holi can bring financial prosperity and success in life. Devotees are advised to visit nearby temples and offer fruits, flowers, and sweets to the deities.
Importance of Rituals on Holi
Performing rituals like lighting ghee lamps in Shiva temples, offering abeer-gulal to Shivalinga, and worshipping Lord Hanuman on Holi night are believed to bring blessings and fulfill desires. Placing jaggery and gram on a betel leaf during Hanuman Ji’s puja can lead to wish fulfillment. Various customs and traditions associated with Holi hold significance in bringing prosperity, happiness, and spiritual growth.
गुलशन कश्यप/जमुई की रिपोर्ट में बताया गया है कि होली को रंगों के त्योहार के तौर पर मनाया जाता है और इसे बुराई पर अच्छाई की जीत के प्रतीक के रूप में मनाते हैं। होली के दिन देवी-देवताओं की पूजा आराधना करने से लोगों को मनोवांछित फल की प्राप्ति हो सकती है। इसके अलावा, विशेषज्ञों के अनुसार होली के दिन भगवान श्री हरि विष्णु, भगवान श्री कृष्ण, माता लक्ष्मी, भगवान भोलेनाथ, भगवान हनुमान जी की पूजा करने से विभिन्न प्रकार की समृद्धि और सुख-शांति मिल सकती है।
