The village of Kharhari in Chhattisgarh's Korba district has abstained from celebrating Holi for over 150 years. This tradition stems from a belief that a devastating fire during a Holika Dahan ceremony was a divine warning. Further reinforcing this, a villager who played Holi in a neighboring area reportedly fell ill and died upon returning home. Villagers also cite a dream where a goddess instructed them to cease Holi celebrations, a vow passed down through generations.