Holi, the festival of colors, India
Holi – the festival of colors – is undoubtedly the most fun-filled and boisterous of Hindu festival. It’s an occasion that brings in unadulterated joy and mirth, fun and play, music and dance, and, of course, lots of bright colors!
Let the colors of Holi spread the message of peace and happines
During Holi, practices, which at other times could be offensive, are allowed. Squirting colored water on passers-by, dunking friends in mud pool amidst teasing and laughter, getting intoxicated on bhaang and reveling with companions is perfectly acceptable.
In fact, on the days of Holi, you can get away with almost anything by saying, “Don’t mind, it’s Holi
Holi is an ancient festival of India and was originally known as ‘Holika’. The festivals finds a detailed description in early religious works such as Jaimini’s Purvamimamsa-Sutras and Kathaka-Grhya-Sutras.
India, known for its richness in culture and tradition, mesmerises foreigners so much so that they try to adapt to it
Historians also believe that Holi was celebrated by all Aryans but more so in the Eastern part of India.
It is said that Holi existed several centuries before Christ
Holi festival has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of ‘good’ over ‘bad’. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renew sweet relationships.
The Glimpse of richness of India’s Color festival
It is said that Holi existed several centuries before Christ. However, the meaning of the festival is believed to have changed over the years.
Indian festival of colours, Holi
Earlier it was a special rite performed by married women for the happiness and well-being of their families and the full moon (Raka) was worshiped.
Holi is celebrated with much gusto by Indians and foreigners alike in India
Legend of Lord Krishna is also associated with play with colors as the Lord started the tradition of play with colours by applying colour on his beloved Radha and other gopis.
Legend of Lord Krishna is also associated with play with colors
Gradually, the play gained popularity with the people and became a tradition
The festival of Holi is a religious festival. People sing bhajans of Radha and Lord Krishna on this day and it marks the
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