Holika Dahan: Know the tradition of offering Gulri garland on Holi and its astrological significance..
- byShikha Srivastava
- 08 Mar, 2025
A unique example of diversity and tradition can be seen in the culture of India. The tradition of celebrating every festival with special devotion and devotion has kept our culture alive. Holi, which is a major festival of Hinduism, is a symbol of such a tradition. The festival of Holi is especially considered a symbol of the end of evil and the victory of good, and the specialty of this day is the ritual of Holika Dahan, in which evils are destroyed and happiness and prosperity come to the house.

Cow dung Gulri and its tradition
The tradition of burning a garland of cow dung or cow dung cakes during Holi has been going on for centuries. These Gulris are specially made from cow dung and are burnt and worshipped at the time of Holika Dahan. Women thread this garland on a rope offer it to Holi, and worship it. Now the question arises why is cow dung Gulri made and why is only cow dung used?
Destruction of negative powers
According to astrologers, cow dung cakes are considered a symbol of auspiciousness and positive energy. When they are burnt, the smoke emitted during burning helps in eliminating negative energy and evil forces. This is the reason why cow dung is also used in religious rituals, such as yagya and havan. This smoke purifies the atmosphere and brings happiness and prosperity to the house.
Removal of household problems
The tradition of burning Golari is also associated with the belief that burning it removes all the problems of the house. Small cow dung cakes are made and then garlands are prepared from them. When these cow dung cakes burn at the time of Holika Dahan, it eliminates all obstacles in the house and positive energy is transmitted. All the members of the house experience peace and happiness mentally and physically.

Why use cow dung?
In Hinduism, the cow is considered to be the abode of gods and goddesses. According to religious beliefs, 33 crore gods and goddesses reside in the cow. For this reason, the use of cow dung is considered especially auspicious. Burning cow dung cakes keep the atmosphere of the house pure and positive energy is transmitted, which maintains happiness, peace, and prosperity in the house.
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