Holika Puja is a sacred Hindu ritual performed on the eve of Holi, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. This puja commemorates the devotion of Prahlad and the destruction of Holika, representing the triumph of righteousness and faith.

1. Includes Sankalp, Holika worship, circumambulation (parikrama), and offering grains and sweets.
2. No fasting required, but spiritual purity and clean surroundings are encouraged.
3. Children and elders participate in lighting the Holika bonfire and singing traditional songs.

1. Dry wood sticks
2. Raw cotton thread (kacha soot)
3. Roli, haldi, kumkum
4. Akshat (rice grains)
5. Flowers (marigold preferred)
6. Coconut
7. Wheat, gram, moong, and other grains
8. Jaggery, sweets, and gulal
9. Incense sticks, camphor
10. Water in a small pot
11. Betel leaves and nuts
12. Gangajal (holy water)
13. Mantra book or printout (Holika Dahan mantra)