Holi 2025: The worship of Thandi Holi performed by women before Holika Dahan is an ancient religious and folk tradition, which is not only related to the story of devotee Prahlad but is also associated with the happiness and prosperity of the family and protection from evil forces. This worship is mainly performed by married women so that no trouble comes to their family and the children remain long-lived and happy.

Religious belief and importance

Holi is not only a festival of colors in Hinduism, but it is also an important religious ritual. According to the legend associated with Holi, Hiranyakashyap's sister Holika was blessed that she would not burn in fire. In the pride of this boon, she tried to sit in the fire with devotee Prahlad in her lap, but with the grace of Lord Vishnu, Prahlad remained safe and Holika herself was burnt to ashes. This incident is seen as the victory of good over evil. For this reason, women worship "Tandi Holi" on the day of Holika Dahan, so that their family is not affected by any kind of evil power or negative energy.

The importance of this puja is also considered more because it is a symbol of happiness, prosperity, protection of children, and family welfare. It is believed that women who perform this puja with a true heart, get the blessings of the gods and goddesses and there is happiness and peace in their home. Apart from this, this puja is also believed to be related to Sheetla Mata. According to popular belief, by worshipping Thandi Holi, Mata Sheetla is pleased and protects the family from diseases. This puja is considered very important especially to avoid infectious diseases spreading in the summer season.

Puja Vidhi

To perform this puja, women take a bath wear clean clothes, and go to the Holi site with the puja material. There, Holika is first cooled by offering water. After this, roli, rice, turmeric, flowers, and garlands of Gulri made from cow dung are offered. Then raw thread is wrapped around Holika and coconut is offered. After this, women offer jaggery, gram and wheat ears. These earrings are brought home after Holika Dahan, as it is considered auspicious and brings happiness and prosperity. After this, women perform parikrama and light lamps and pray for the safety and prosperity of their families. Finally, the puja is concluded by distributing sweets and prasad.

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