Bikaner's Holi Joy Continues Till Sheetala Ashtami with 100-Year Rammat & Thamb Pujan

• Bikaner's Holi celebrations uniquely extend until Sheetala Ashtami, featuring 100-year-old traditions like Rammat performances, Ger processions, and Thamb Pujan.
• Holi activities commence with Holashtak, culminating on Sheetala Ashtami with traditional Rammat and religious rituals.
• Thamb Pujan, particularly in Sonaron ka Mohalla, involves installing and worshipping Thambs for 15 days, removed after special worship on Sheetala Ashtami.
• The Brahmin Swarnakar community performs a traditional 'Ger' from Gogagate to Rammat Chowk, concluding the festival with prayers to the Mother Goddess.
• Swang Mehri Rammat, honoring Ustad Tilok Chand and Hiralal, features humor, mythological folk songs, Ganesh Vandana, Lavani, Khayal, and a prayer to Sheetala Mata.