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Chhoti Holi

Odia

Also known as: Holika Dahan, Small Holi

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Chhoti Holi

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Chhoti Holi

About Chhoti Holi

Chhoti Holi, meaning small Holi, is the evening celebration on the full moon day of Falgun month in Odisha, marking the lighting of the Holika bonfire. It is the prelude to the main colour celebrations.

Communities gather in the evening to light bonfires, sing traditional songs, and dance around the sacred fire. The bonfire symbolises the destruction of evil and protection of the righteous.

People offer coconut, grains, and other items into the fire. The atmosphere is festive with the crackling of fire, devotional songs, and community spirit.

Chhoti Holi is a time for neighbours to come together, share sweets, and celebrate the victory of good over evil before the colourful revelry of the main Holi celebrations.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe a light fast and gather for the Holika Dahan bonfire.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Observe a light fast.
Help build the community bonfire.
Light the bonfire at the auspicious time.
Offer coconut and prayers into the fire.
Share prasad with community members.

Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the bonfire ceremony with prasad.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:

Wood and dried leavesCoconut and grainsFlowers and incenseEarthen lampsSweets and prasad

Puja Procedure:

Build the bonfire in the community area.
Light the fire at the prescribed time.
Offer coconut, grains, and prayers.
Circle the fire for purification.
Distribute prasad among participants.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How is Chhoti Holi different from main Holi?

Chhoti Holi is the evening bonfire ceremony the day before main Holi, which involves playing with colours the next morning.

Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).

Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.

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