Holika Dahan, also known as Choti Holi, is a popular Hindu celebration celebrated throughout India

It celebrates the victory of good over evil and the start of spring

The communities around India prepare to celebrate Holi, one of the most lively and cheerful days

The Holika Dahan ritual takes center stage, providing a profound peek into the festival's rich tapestry of cultural and religious legacy

Holika Dahan marks the eve of the main Holi festival and is observed with great reverence and fervor by millions of people across the country

The ritual involves the lighting of bonfires, known as 'Holika pyres,' in public spaces, neighborhoods, and households, where families gather to perform ceremonial rites and offer prayers to the divine

The festival of Holika Dahan symbolises the triumph of righteousness and devotion over evil and deceit