G-B7QRPMNW6J Holi 2024: The tradition of burning Holika started from Erich, you will be surprised to know the story
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Holi 2024: The tradition of burning Holika started from Erich, you will be surprised to know the story

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Holi 2024, The tradition of Holika Dahan started with Erich


Holi 2024: The tradition of Holika Dahan started with Erich

Not only India, Indians present in many countries of the world will celebrate Holi on 25th March. There will be a shower of colors on Holi, so people apply Gulal and Abeer to each other. Let us tell you that in Sanatan Dharma, there is a mythological story behind every festival. Similarly, a story is also told about Holi. It is celebrated as the victory of religion over unrighteousness. The three main characters of this story are Vishnu devotee, Prahlad, his father Hiranyakashpa, and Aunt Holika.

A town named Erich, located about 82 kilometers from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh, is the place where devotee Prahlad was burnt to death by his aunt Holika. According to belief, Erch is the Ericachch mentioned in the Puranas, which was the capital of Hiranyakashipu. Erch was also known as Prahlad City. Many such shreds of evidence are found here, which shows that this place is related to Hirayankshipu, Holika, and devotee Prahlad.

Holika idol

Holi 2024, The tradition of Holika Dahan started with Erich


An idol has been found during excavations in Eruch, which according to local belief is of Holika. This idol has the figure of a woman with an infant in her lap. Local people believe that this idol of Holika and devotee Prahlad was made and is five thousand years old. Presently this statue has been installed at the place where Holika was actually burnt. Special worship is done here on Tuesday.

Fire pit

Holi 2024, The tradition of Holika Dahan started with Erich


There is also a fire pit here, in which it is said that Holika tried to burn Prahlad. There is a local belief that on the day of Holi, one's wishes are fulfilled by bowing to this pond and rubbing one's nose there. Local people say that this has happened to many people.

Holi 2024, The tradition of Holika Dahan started with Erich


Prahlad Kund or Prahlad Dayo

There is a hill near Erich, which is called Dhikachal. Betwa River flows near it. It is believed that this is the hill from where devotee Prahlad was thrown into the Betwa river by Hiranyakashipu. It is well known that even this did not happen to devotee Prahlad. The part of the river in which an attempt was made to drown devotee Prahlad. It is called Prahlad Kund or Prahlad Dayu. Local people say that the water of this pond does not dry up. Even if there is no water in the Betwa River.

Holika is worshiped

Holi 2024, The tradition of Holika Dahan started with Erich


There are different beliefs regarding Holika in India. There is a local belief that Holika protects the earth. That's why neither fire could burn Erich nor did it drown in the flood of Betwa River. Local women still do not participate in Holika Dahan. He believes that Holika is like a daughter to Erich.

Holi 2024, The tradition of Holika Dahan started with Erich


The place in Dikauli village from where Prahlad was thrown into the river.

Holi 2024, The tradition of Holika Dahan started with Erich


It is believed that where the Prahladpuri temple is located today, Hiranyakashyap had also tied Prahlad to a pillar at the same place. It was here that Lord Narasimha appeared from the pillar and killed Hiranyakashyap.

Holi 2024, The tradition of Holika Dahan started with Erich


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