Holika Dahan also Kamudu pyre is celebrated by burning Holika, an asura. For many traditions in Hinduism, Holi celebrates the killing of Holika in order to save Prahlad, a devotee of God Vishnu and thus Holi gets its name. Read More
On the eve of Holi, 'Holika Dahan', also known as Sarkari Holi, was celebrated with grandeur outside Rajwada Palace on Thursday, continuing a 294-year-old tradition of the royal Holkar family. ...