Bikaner Holi: 537-Year-Old Tradition Begins Only After Family Deity's Approval

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Bikaner Holi: 537-Year Tradition Kicks Off After Royal Deity's Blessing

कुलदेवी नागणेचीजी मंदिर में विधिवत अनुमति लेने के बाद ही होती है

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News18•24-02-2026, 23:26

Bikaner Holi: 537-Year Tradition Kicks Off After Royal Deity's Blessing

•Bikaner's Holi celebrations begin only after formal permission from the royal family's family deity, Nagnechiji Temple.
•This 537-year-old tradition, initiated by Rao Bikaji, involves the Shakdweepiya Brahmin community playing 'Faag' before the deity.
•On Phalgun Sudi Saptami, the community offers gulal, perfume, and flowers, playing Holi with Faag songs before the Mother.
•The 'Ger' procession, starting outside the city after temple rituals, enters Bikaner at 11 PM from Gogagate, marking the formal inauguration of Holi.
•Community feasts ('goth') and cultural programs are organized at five locations, fostering harmony and brotherhood.

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