Press Release
‘Holika Dahan’ was celebrated with traditional ceremonies and regal splendour at the City Palace in Jaipur. Prior the ‘Holika Dahan’, the ‘pujan’ and ‘havan’ were performed by HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur. Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur was also present on the occasion and participated in the ceremony. Many dignitaries and guests witnessed the ceremony and participated in the festivities. As per tradition in Jaipur, local residents took the holy fire of Holi for ‘Holika Dahan’ to their respective colonies after the pyre was lit. A mesmerising ‘chang’ performance rendered by folk artistes added festive charm to the celebrations.