Here's how the country celebrated Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan is a festival full of meaning and symbolism. The ritual of lighting the sacred bonfire stems from the legend of Holika.
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Holika Dahan or choti Holi, a ritual associated with the festival of colours, Holi, is marked across the country on the eve of Holi. This year, it was celebrated on March 24. (ANI)
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Women perform rituals during preparation of Holika Dahan on the eve of Holi festival in Patna, Bihar.(HT Photo/Santosh Kumar)
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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde lights a bonfire on the occasion of Holika Dahan, at CM Varsha residence in Mumbai on Sunday. All the officers and employees of Chief Minister's Office were present on this occasion.(X/@mieknathshinde)
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People perform Holika Dahan on the eve of the Holi festival, at Holi ground in Gurugram on Sunday. A bonfire is lit to celebrate the burning of the demoness, Holika.(ANI)
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