Holi – Festival of Colours

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Holi the most colourful and enthusiastic festival has arrived but are you all set to celebrate it from beginning. Do you know its importance history and how to celebrate it .

History 

Hiranyakashipu enlisted the help of his sister, Holika, to kill his son, Prahlada, a devoted worshipper of Vishnu. In an attempt to burn Prahlada, Holika sat with him on a pyre while wearing a cloak that protected her from the fire. But the cloak protected Prahlada instead, and Holika burned. As she can only take fire bath alone but with her nephwe she was burned.

Holi festival is a playful love story about lord Krishna and his dear friend Radha. According to mythology, Lord Krishna who was well-known for his naughty nature, griped to his foster mother Yashodha about his dark skin tone in contrast to Radha’s beautiful complexion. In response, his mother suggested that he colour Radha’s face to match his colour.

How to celebrate

In many parts of India, people light large bonfires the night before the festival to signify the destruction of evil and victory of good . This ritual is called HOLIKADAHAN.

On the day of Holi, entire streets and towns are filled with people who throw colored powder in the air. It’s such a beautiful, vibrant way to experience a culture. People also enjoy Thandi and other local dishes and drinks as they keep changing  from places to places gujia is among the popular sweets for this occasion.

Kids enjoy holi alot as they have freedom to play with colouful water and pichkari the water gun.

 

Conclusion

happy holi everyone .

May this festival bring never ending joy to all of us.

take care of your skin and hairs as you engage with colours .

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