India, March 6 -- Holashtak is considered one of the most inauspicious periods of the year. This is the time when all the planets emit negative energy, making it one of the most difficult times to navigate through. This can increase negative energy all around us. Hence, when decisions are not well thought-out, they can fall or lead to worse circumstances.

This year, Holashtak will start on March 7 and will end on March 13, which will coincide with Holika Dahan. According to Drik Panchang, Holashtak starts from the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Phalguna month.

According to legends, it is believed that Holashtak happened due to a fight between Kamadeva and Lord Shiva. To comply by the requests of Goddess Parvati, Kamadeva attempted to...