Holi is a very popular festival in India, especially the northern belt. The folklore behind the celebration of this festival is the same all over. By Anshul Pandey Every Indian festival has their own folk lore, rituals and wisdom. These three are so closely attached that they seem to be one and the same just … Read more
The night before Holi, people make Holika pyres made of wood and cow dung and burn it and pray to God for fulfillment of their wishes pyres made of wood and cow dung and are burnt in North India, Nepal and parts of South India in keeping with this tradition. By Pankaj Khanna, Holika Dahan … Read more
The root of celebration of Holika Dahan is in the legend of Prahlad and Hiranyakashipu. (File image: Reuters) Holika Dahan 2021: A day before the auspicious festival of Holi is the ‘Chhoti Holi’ or ‘Holika Dahan’. Holika Dahan, as well as Holi, mark the triumph of good over evil, and signify love and the power … Read more