Holika Dahan: Ancient Rituals for Prosperity and Removing Negative Energy

• Holika Dahan, a day before Holi, involves unique traditions across India, including making 'Gulariya' from cow dung.
• Residents of Haryana make 'Gulariya' from cow dung days before Holi and offer them to Holika Mata for happiness and prosperity.
• This centuries-old tradition involves stringing 'Gulariya' into garlands and offering them during Holika Puja.
• Astrologer Pandit Deeplal Jaipuri states Holika Dahan symbolizes eliminating negative energy, with cow dung cakes used for this purpose.
• A special remedy involves offering two laddus, two batase, one sweet paan, and two cloves into the Holika fire to remove negative energy.