Udaipur Special Holi: Holi is played among torches, devotees enjoy hair pastimes, people gather from neighboring states

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Udaipur Special Holi: The centuries -old tradition is lit in the Dwarkadhish temple, the third main bench of the sect in Kankroli, a day before Holi, huge torches are lit as part of the special ritual. This tradition is hundreds of years …Read more

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Resin holi

Udaipur. There are many unique traditions of Holi in Rajasthan, but the Holi of Dwarkadhish Temple in Kankroli in Rajsamand district is special due to its grandeur and mysterious tradition. Here Holi is played among the burning torches, which is a symbol of faith and thousands of devotees come every year to see it.

Centuries old tradition
A day before Holi at Dwarkadhish temple of Kankroli, huge torches are lit under special rituals. This tradition has been going on for hundreds of years and not only Rajasthan, but also a large number of devotees from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to see it. The main attraction of the temple in this event is eighty -four pillars and resin darshan, whose devotees wait throughout the year. During the Phagotsav, devotees get an opportunity to see this tradition related to Shri Krishna’s child pastimes.

Shri Krishna’s recognition related to child pastimes
According to mythological beliefs, Lord Krishna used to graze cows with his friends in Vrindavan in childhood. During that time there was a fierce fire in the forest, due to which Shri Krishna protected his Sakha and cows. When he returned home and heard the incident to Baba Nanda and Mother Yashoda, it is believed that a flame from Shri Krishna’s face came out as a blast. On the basis of this belief, the torches made of special ‘resin materials’ are ignited in the Dwarkadhish temple of Kankroli for centuries. During this time, these torches are placed in front of Shri Dwarkadhish and servants continue to ignite the fire by putting resin.

Amazing scene and reverence of devotees
When sharp flames arise from the torches, the entire temple complex resonates with the announcement of ‘Jai Dwarkadhish’. Devotees consider it auspicious sign and consider themselves blessed by looking at it. Ral philosophy is an important spiritual experience for devotees, in which they get a glimpse of the pastimes of Lord Krishna. It is not only a religious event, but also a unique cultural tradition, which is a symbol of the spiritual and cultural history of Rajasthan.

Tradition
This special Holi tradition of Dwarkadhish temple is not only religiously important, but it is also a confluence of history, faith and tradition. This festival of Holi is a special medium to save the cultural heritage of Mewar and connect the devotees with Shri Krishna’s pastimes among the burning torches.