Mewar's Unique Holi: Holika Bid Farewell Like a Daughter, Coconuts Burned Instead of Wood

• Rajasthan's Mewar region celebrates Holi as an emotional farewell ceremony, not just a festival of colors.
• At Karkela Dham, Udaipur, the tribal community considers Holika their daughter, performing a respectful farewell ritual.
• Instead of wood, hundreds of coconuts and 'blouse pieces' are offered and burned during Holika Dahan, symbolizing a daughter's farewell.
• Thousands gather on a 1.5 km high mountain for traditional 'Gair dance' with drums and swords, showcasing deep community spirit.
• Karkela Dham is believed to be the first place where Holika Dahan is performed in the region, followed by other villages.