Why don’t mother-in-law and daughter-in-law watch Holika Dahan together? Know the beliefs related to the first Holi

Holi festival is celebrated with great pomp in India. This colorful Holi, celebrated on Phalgun Purnima, is not only a festival of fun but also of traditions and beliefs. Especially regarding the first Holi of the new daughter-in-law, different customs are seen in different states. At some places he is sent to his maternal home and at some places he is sent to his in-laws house. Let us know the reason behind these interesting beliefs.

Why does the new daughter-in-law celebrate her first Holi at her parents’ home?

In many parts of North India like Punjab and Haryana, it is a tradition to celebrate the daughter-in-law’s first Holi after marriage at her maternal home. It is believed that celebrating the first Holi at in-laws’ house is not auspicious. Therefore, the in-laws themselves lovingly send the daughter to her maternal home. This maintains sweetness in relationships and there is no fear of any untoward incident. Even today, people follow this custom with great respect in villages.

Why don’t mother-in-law and daughter-in-law watch Holika Dahan together?

Holika Dahan There is a special belief regarding this that if the new daughter-in-law and mother-in-law watch Holika Dahan together, then their relationship may turn sour. This belief has been going on for generations. Elders say that the presence of a new daughter-in-law in this festival of fire is considered inauspicious in some families. Therefore, as a precaution, both are kept apart so that love remains in the house.

Holika story and beliefs related to it

according to religious legend Holikawho was the sister of Hiranyakashipu, was sitting in the fire. She was blessed that she would not burn in the fire, but by the grace of God, Prahlad was saved and Holika got burnt. For this reason, Holika’s fire is also called “Holika’s funeral pyre”. Many people believe that it is not a good sign for a newly married daughter-in-law to see this funeral pyre.

Thinking about maintaining intimacy in relationships

After marriage, a lot of responsibilities fall on the new daughter-in-law. New home, new people, and new rules—everything is new. In such a situation, there can be discomfort in playing a festival like Holi openly. At her maternal home, she can play colors freely, laugh and joke and celebrate festivals with her husband without any worries. This thinking is believed to be behind this tradition.

This tradition is not followed everywhere

It is also important to know that this custom is not prevalent throughout India. In states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha, the new daughter-in-law celebrates her first Holi at her in-laws’ house. There it is considered auspicious. Therefore, it would not be right to apply these beliefs to the entire country.

Ultimately, Holi is a festival of love, belonging and happiness. Be it mother’s house or in-laws’ house, this fun of colors adds sweetness to relationships.

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