Udaipur's Karkela Dham: Tribal Holi Celebrations with Coconut Rituals in Mewar

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Mewar's Unique Holi: Holika Bid Farewell Like a Daughter, Coconuts Burned Instead of Wood

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News18•28-02-2026, 06:14

Mewar's Unique Holi: Holika Bid Farewell Like a Daughter, Coconuts Burned Instead of Wood

•Rajasthan's Mewar region celebrates Holi as an emotional farewell ceremony, not just a festival of colors.
•At Karkela Dham, Udaipur, the tribal community considers Holika their daughter, performing a respectful farewell ritual.
•Instead of wood, hundreds of coconuts and 'blouse pieces' are offered and burned during Holika Dahan, symbolizing a daughter's farewell.
•Thousands gather on a 1.5 km high mountain for traditional 'Gair dance' with drums and swords, showcasing deep community spirit.
•Karkela Dham is believed to be the first place where Holika Dahan is performed in the region, followed by other villages.

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