Bikaner's Ancient Holi Thamb Pujan: Warding Off Negative Energies
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Bikaner's 500-Year-Old 'Thamb Pujan' Tradition: Protecting the City from Demonic Forces
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News18•25-02-2026, 06:45
Bikaner's 500-Year-Old 'Thamb Pujan' Tradition: Protecting the City from Demonic Forces
•Bikaner's Holi celebrations formally begin with the ancient 'Thamb Pujan' tradition, a 500-year-old ritual.
•This worship is performed during Holashtak to counter negative energies and protect the city from demonic forces.
•The 'Thamb' is a 10-12 foot wooden pillar, believed to house deities like Kshetrapal Bhairu, Lord Ganesh, Shri Hari Vishnu, and Lord Narsingh.
•Pujan takes place at five historical locations: Maru Nayak Chowk, Ojhaon Ka Chowk, Kikani Vyason Ka Chowk, Lalani Vyason Ka Chowk, and Sunaron Ka Mohalla.
•The tradition fosters social unity and brotherhood, with Vedic chants marking the start of Holi festivities and Faag songs.
