Rajasthan's Unique Holika Dahan: Children Become 'Grooms' in Pali

• In Pali, Rajasthan, a centuries-old tradition sees young boys dressed as 'grooms' during Holika Dahan.
• Children, adorned in turbans and sherwanis, are carried in the laps of their maternal or paternal uncles.
• They are made to take rounds amidst the Holika fire, believed to protect them from the 'evil eye' and ensure good health.
• Families celebrate with music, dancing, and processions, treating it like a real wedding ceremony.
• Robust security with 386 police personnel was deployed to ensure a peaceful celebration.