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Rajasthan's Unique Holika Dahan: Children Become 'Grooms' in Pali

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News18•03-03-2026, 08:06

Rajasthan's Unique Holika Dahan: Children Become 'Grooms' in Pali

•In Pali, Rajasthan, a centuries-old tradition sees young boys dressed as 'grooms' during Holika Dahan.
•Children, adorned in turbans and sherwanis, are carried in the laps of their maternal or paternal uncles.
•They are made to take rounds amidst the Holika fire, believed to protect them from the 'evil eye' and ensure good health.
•Families celebrate with music, dancing, and processions, treating it like a real wedding ceremony.
•Robust security with 386 police personnel was deployed to ensure a peaceful celebration.

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