Holika Dahan: Effigies of coronavirus dubbed ‘coronasur’ burnt during Holi in Mumbai

March 11: An ‘effigy’ of coronavirus was burnt during Holi festivities in Mumbai on Tuesday night. Effigy of coronavirus dubbed as ‘coronasur’ was burnt during the occasion of Holika Dahan.

Holika Dahan is the most significant ritual which is conducted a day prior to Holi and this time people in Worli area have put up an effigy based on the theme of coronavirus with ‘Coronasur’ (corona-demon) written on it. The Holi festival marks the victory of good over evil and heralds the onset of spring in the Indian subcontinent.

A few effigies were erected showcasing a woman warrior holding heads of the Nirbhaya convicts giving a social message on the crimes against women.