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1. Seeking forgiveness from Haul Mata

Description:: As the rising flames engulf the effigy, prayers are made to Haul Mata, seeking forgiveness for past misgivings and invoking blessings for new beginnings. It is believed that the smoke rising from the burning effigy removes negative forces from the neighbourhood.
Keyword:: Holika Dahan, Koli, Haldi, Mumbai, Mumbai Archive Project, Nauvari Saree, Hiranyakashipu, Holi, Maharashtra, Koliwada, Goddess Holika, Worli Koliwada, and Haul Mata
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 28-06-2024
Date Modified:: 28-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

2. Lighting the bonfire

Description:: At an auspicious time, typically determined by the local priest or astrologer, the bonfire is lit.
Keyword:: Goddess Holika, Haldi, Worli Koliwada, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Koli, Koliwada, Hiranyakashipu, Mumbai Archive Project, Haul Mata, Holika Dahan, Holi, and Nauvari Saree
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 28-06-2024
Date Modified:: 28-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

3. Tree trunk seen as a manifestation of Holika

Description:: The tree trunk is seen as a manifestation of Holika, who possessed a boon making her immune to fire. Holika’s brother, Hiranyakashipu, had a son named Prahlad, who had unwavering bhakti (devotion) towards Lord Vishnu. In an attempt to kill Prahlad, Hiranyakashipu instructed Holika to sit on a burning pyre with Prahlad on her lap. However, due to Prahlad’s devotion to Lord Vishnu, he was saved from the flames while Holika was burned to ashes. This event symbolizes the victory of good over evil and is commemorated as Holika dahan.
Keyword:: Goddess Holika, Koli, Haldi, Mumbai, Haul Mata, Nauvari Saree, Hiranyakashipu, Holi, Maharashtra, Koliwada, Holika Dahan, Worli Koliwada, and Mumbai Archive Project
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 28-06-2024
Date Modified:: 28-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

4. Offerings in the form of coconuts to the goddess

Description:: A fifth lady places coconuts and other offerings inside the cloth as offerings to the Goddess Holika, who is associated with fertility and prosperity.
Keyword:: Goddess Holika, Haldi, Worli Koliwada, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Koli, Koliwada, Hiranyakashipu, Mumbai Archive Project, Haul Mata, Holika Dahan, Holi, and Nauvari Saree
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 28-06-2024
Date Modified:: 28-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

5. People seeking blessings from Holika

Description:: People from across Mumbai visit the Koliwadas to seek blessing from Holika Mata and witness the Holika dahan.
Keyword:: Goddess Holika, Haldi, Worli Koliwada, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Koli, Koliwada, Hiranyakashipu, Mumbai Archive Project, Haul Mata, Holika Dahan, Holi, and Nauvari Saree
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 28-06-2024
Date Modified:: 28-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

6. Adorning Holika effigy with all the markers of a married woman

Description:: Married women in the family adorn Holika with all the visual markers of a married woman. This includes items of solah shringar, which comprise 16 pieces of jewellery and accessories that complete the traditional look of a Hindu bride, placed on the effigy.
Keyword:: Goddess Holika, Koli, Haldi, Mumbai, Haul Mata, Nauvari Saree, Hiranyakashipu, Holi, Maharashtra, Koliwada, Holika Dahan, Worli Koliwada, and Mumbai Archive Project
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 28-06-2024
Date Modified:: 28-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

7. Women taking out a procession carrying earthen pots

Description:: Women take out a procession, carrying earthen pots on their heads. They circle the effigy five times before breaking the pots in the fire. This tradition traces back to a time when ceremonial fires were carried in earthen pots.
Keyword:: Goddess Holika, Haldi, Worli Koliwada, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Koli, Koliwada, Hiranyakashipu, Mumbai Archive Project, Haul Mata, Holika Dahan, Holi, and Nauvari Saree
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 28-06-2024
Date Modified:: 28-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

8. Seeking forgiveness from Holika

Description:: Before starting any ritual, married women in the family bathe and dress in new Nauvari sarees (a nine-yard saree worn by Koli women). They then clasp their ears as a gesture of seeking forgiveness from Holika for any past transgressions.
Keyword:: Goddess Holika, Haldi, Worli Koliwada, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Koli, Koliwada, Hiranyakashipu, Mumbai Archive Project, Haul Mata, Holika Dahan, Nauvari Saree, and Holi
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 28-06-2024
Date Modified:: 28-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

9. Collecting the ashes and scattering it around the household

Description:: After the fire has burned out, the ash is collected and scattered around the household to cleanse it of negative energies. Koli fishermen also apply the ash on their fishing boats and scatter it at sea. They believe this practice ensure the safety of their boats and brings a bountiful catch during the fishing season.
Keyword:: Goddess Holika, Koli, Haldi, Mumbai, Haul Mata, Nauvari Saree, Hiranyakashipu, Holi, Maharashtra, Koliwada, Holika Dahan, Worli Koliwada, and Mumbai Archive Project
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 28-06-2024
Date Modified:: 28-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

10. Decorating homes for celebrating Holika Dahan

Description:: As a Mother Goddess, Holika is associated with abundance and prosperity, making her presence a joyous occasion of celebration. The preparations for Holika Dahan mirror those of a wedding, with homes decorated specially to receive the new bride.
Keyword:: Goddess Holika, Haldi, Worli Koliwada, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Koli, Koliwada, Hiranyakashipu, Mumbai Archive Project, Haul Mata, Holika Dahan, Holi, and Nauvari Saree
Creator:: Mumbai Archive Project Team
Contributor:: Ankita Jain
Owner:: tushar1.ayyar@jioinstitute.edu.in
Publisher:: Jio Institute
Location:: Mumbai
Date Uploaded:: 28-06-2024
Date Modified:: 28-06-2024
Rights Statement Tesim:: In Copyright
Resource Type:: Image

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