Holika Dahan Rituals: Every year the festival of Holika Dahan is celebrated on the full moon day of Phalgun month. The next day, Holi is played with colors. Holika Dahan is celebrated as the victory of good over evil. This year Holika Dahan is going to be celebrated on 03 March. Holika Dahan is a festival associated with the deep faith and belief of the people.
It is not just a tradition of burning wood and dung cakes, but when Holika burns, it seems as if all the negativity is being burnt. Old household items are offered in the Holika fire. Especially cow dung cakes are offered. Let us know why this is done. What is the secret behind this?
Why are old items and cakes thrown into Holika?
It is believed that offering old household items and cakes in Holika fire removes negativity and diseases. Trouble, disease and poverty go away from home. Mental purification takes place. According to religious belief, cow is considered worshipable. Its dung is considered a symbol of purity. This is the reason why the tradition of burning cow dung cakes in Holika Dahan has been followed for centuries.
The secret behind the tradition
It is said that this spreads positive energy. Both scientific and religious reasons are given for burning cow dung cakes in Holika Dahan. It is believed that the smoke emanating from cow dung cakes purifies the environment and destroys harmful germs. This is the reason why cow dung is also used in Yagya and Havan.
Offering cow dung cakes in the fire of Holika Dahan removes all the obstacles in the family. Happiness and prosperity also increases. This is the reason why people continue to follow this tradition even today.
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