The article discusses the customs and rules surrounding Holika Dahan, particularly focusing on why burning wood from certain trees is considered inauspicious during this festival.
Holika Dahan, celebrated on the night of Falgun Purnima, is a festival that symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. On this occasion, people gather to light the Holika pyre and pray for the removal of negativity and suffering from their lives. In 2026, Holika Dahan will take place on March 3, just before the festival of Holi, which is observed on March 4. The significance of this event lies in its ability to remind people that truth and goodness prevail.
