Festival Holi: Colours of happiness

Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is a vibrant and joyous festival celebrated in India and other parts of the world.

It is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Phalguna, which is fallen on 8th Feb this year. Holi is a festival that brings people together, regardless of their caste, religion, or social status, to celebrate the victory of good over evil.

The Importance of Holi

Holi is an important festival for us and it holds immense cultural significance for the people of India.

The festival signifies the victory of good over evil and the triumph of truth over falsehood. According to Hindu mythology, the festival has its roots in a legend about the demon king Hiranyakashipu, who was blessed with immortality by Lord Brahma. Hiranyakashipu was a cruel and arrogant king who wanted everyone to worship him as a god.

However, his son, Prahlada, was a devotee of Lord Vishnu and refused to worship his father. This angered Hiranyakashipu.  Now, the king tried to kill his son  Prahlada. But Lord Vishnu came to Prahlada’s rescue and killed Hiranyakashipu. Thus, Holi is celebrated as the victory of good over evil.

Holi is also a festival that marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm as people welcome the spring season and the new beginnings it brings. The festival is also known as the “festival of love” as it brings people together and strengthens relationships.

The Celebrations of the Holi Festival

Holi is a festival that is celebrated with great fervor and excitement in India and other parts of the world. The festival is marked by the use of colors, music, and dance. People smear each other with colored powder, sing and dance to the beat of the dhol, and indulge in traditional sweets and delicacies.

The celebrations begin on the night before Holi with a bonfire, also known as Holika Dahan. The bonfire signifies the victory of good over evil and the burning of Holika, the sister of Hiranyakashipu, who was also a demon. According to legend, Holika tried to kill Prahlada by sitting on a bonfire with him. However, she was burnt to ashes while Prahlada was unharmed. Thus, the bonfire symbolizes the destruction of evil and the triumph of good.

On the day of Holi, people gather in the streets, parks, and public places to play with colors. They throw colored powder and water at each other, sing and dance to the beat of the dhol, and exchange sweets and greetings. The festival is also marked by the use of traditional delicacies, such as gujiya, mathri, and thandai.

Holi of Mathura :

In some parts of India, Holi is celebrated in a unique way. In Mathura and Vrindavan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, Holi is celebrated as a week-long festival. The festival is marked by the use of flowers, colors, and water, and people perform traditional dances and rituals in the temples

Friends,

Holi is a festival that holds immense cultural significance for the people of India. It is a festival that brings people together, promotes unity and harmony, and celebrates the victory of good over evil.

We vow to celebrate Holi with great enthusiasm and love. It is a time for us to forget our differences and come together to celebrate the joy of life.

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