Holika Dahan: Ancient Tradition Predicts Future, Auspicious & Inauspicious Signs

• Holika Dahan holds special significance in Sanatan Dharma, symbolizing the burning of evils for societal progress.
• This ancient festival is believed to act as a laboratory, forecasting auspicious and inauspicious events for the state and universe.
• Predictions are made based on the direction of the flames: East indicates good for king and subjects, West signifies good rainfall.
• Southeast (Agnikon) suggests fire incidents, South is inauspicious, and Northwest (Vayavya Kon) warns of strong winds.
• Flames rising straight up are considered a harmful sign for the king or ruler of the nation.