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Holika Dahan, also known as Holika Deepak or Chhoti Holi, marks the eve of the vibrant Holi festival. This ancient ritual celebrates the victory of good over evil, symbolized by the burning of an effigy of the mythical demoness Holika. Observed on the full moon night of the Phalgun month in the Hindu calendar, Holika Dahan is a significant precursor to Holi. The ritual commemorates Lord Vishnu's triumph over Holika, as recounted in Hindu mythology. Women tie holy thread around the Holika dehan effigy. People go round and round as they circle the Holika bonfire. Women tie thread on Holika, and women perform Puja on Holika Dahan with coconuts, lit up by agarbatti. Diya women perform parikrama. Holika Dahan Chhatarpur Holika Dahan and the significance of the pre-holi bonfire ritual, as held i
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