Importance and tradition of first Holi
The festival of Holi is a symbol of colors and happiness, with people of all ages applying colors on each other. However, after marriage, the new daughter-in-law is not allowed to play Holi in her in-laws’ house. Instead, he is asked to go to his maternal home and celebrate his first Holi. This tradition is still alive in many families. Have you ever wondered what is the reason behind this? Let’s go deeper into this custom, understand its mythological context and social beliefs.
The legend of Holika Dahan
According to mythology, Holika entered the fire wearing special clothes to burn Prahlad. But when the fire broke out, Prahlad started chanting the name of God, due to which the clothes moved from Holika to Prahlad and Holika got burnt. Her marriage was fixed the next day after Holika was burnt. Her mother-in-law gave up her life out of grief after seeing her daughter-in-law’s burning pyre. After this incident, it became a belief that the new daughter-in-law should not see the first Holi being burnt in her in-laws’ house.
Harmony in the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law
It is said that if the daughter-in-law celebrates her first Holi with her mother-in-law at her in-laws’ house, there may be tension in their relationship. According to this tradition, the daughter-in-law should celebrate the first Holi at her maternal home, so that the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law remains harmonious.
respect and sensitivity
The first Holi of a new daughter-in-law is also associated with honor and respect. If she plays colors with her husband, the elders in the house may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, the daughter-in-law is sent to her maternal home and the son-in-law is asked to celebrate Holi at the in-laws’ house. In some places it is also believed that the daughter-in-law misses her maternal home during the first Holi after marriage, hence sending her to her maternal home is a sensitive step. Pregnant women also celebrate their first Holi at their maternal home.
Disclaimer: This is based on the beliefs of general society, JBT does not confirm it.
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