One of the most popular festivals of India Holi, the festivals of colors is celebrated in the month of Phalgun according to the Gregorian calendar. This
festival is very popular in all over India as it brings happiness and friendship
when we play together with the colors of joy.
Many people prepare themselves well on this special occasion
of festival. For kids, it is a festival of joy as they use different kind Pichkaries
and colors to lure each other. Elders also play on this festival with each others
and color with Gullal and much other type of colors.
Womenfolk also start preparations for the Holi as they cook
loads of Gujiya, Mathri and Papri for their friends and family. It
is also a season of spring which is celebrated through Holi festival.
There are so many top Indian festivals, which are popular
among all Indians, but Holi has its unique history and chapters to explain. It is
specially celebrated by the Hindu peoples as it is popularly known as Hindu
festival.
Holika Dahan is the major activity done by the
peoples on the eve of Holi. This tradition is more popular in Gujarat, Himachal
Pradesh and Orissa to render gratefulness to Agni, god of
fire. Ash left from after Holika dahan is applied by the people on their
foreheads as they consider it as sacred which will save them from evil forces.
On this superb occasion of festival people play with colors
in the day time. Almost all shops and offices remain close on that day. Some people
used to drink on this occasion to enjoy the festival, but it’s injurious for
health to drink in excess and spoils the spirit. It’s my personal experience as
I have many people drunkard and sleeping over the roads and streets. Some of
them used to have bhang according to the traditional way of celebrating Holi.
More About Holi ...
Regional Names of Holi
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Holi Special
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Holi Fun
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Legends of Holi
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Dulandi Holi
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Tradition of Thandai
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Holi Greetings
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Holika and Prahlad
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Rangpanchami
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Tradition of Bhang
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Holi Cards
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Kaamadeva
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Basant Utsav
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Holi in Film Industry
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Holi Massages
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Dhundhi
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Dol Purnima
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Holi Mela
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Holi Poems
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Radha-krishna
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Lathmaar Holi
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Holi Songs
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Holi Essay
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Pootana
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Hola Mohalla
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Holi Songs from Bollywood
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Shimgo
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Bhajan on Holi
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Kaman Pandigai
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Holi Safety Tips
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