Happy Holi Festival 2020
Our country is full of variations and the example is that the festival of Holi is celebrated in different ways in all the states of the country. It is the festival of mythological values, but according to the traditions of all the States, this is the practice of being celebrated. Let us know how to be celebrated in different states of the country...[History]
The Holi festival is an ancient Hindu festival with its cultural rituals. It is mentioned in the Puranas, Dasakumara Charita, and by the poet Kalidash during the 4th-century reign of Chandragupta II. The celebration of Holi is also mentioned in the 7th-century Sanskrit drama Ratnavali. The festival of Holi caught the fascination of European traders and British colonial staff by the 17th century. Various old editions of Oxford English Dictionary mention it, but with varying, phonetically derived spellings: Houly (1687), Hooly (1698), Huli (1789), Hohlee (1809), Hoolee (1825), and Holi in editions published after 1910.
The whole of India gets immersed in the celebratory fever, just a few weeks or days before the festival. The markets wear a vibrant look with various shops selling colors and delicious sweets like the gujiyas, rasgulla, malpua and so on. As for the drinks, one cannot miss the Bhang (a kind of drink prepared from the cannabis plant) or thandai. People in large numbers play Holi in groups dancing to the foot tapping numbers shouting 'Holi Hai'. No one is spared on this occasion and the people have smeared color powders and spraying water with pichkaris (water guns) and water balloons.
Holi Celebrations in Various Parts of India
Holi in Bengal: In West Bengal, the festival of Holi is known by many names such as the Dol Purnima, Dol Jatra, and Swing Festival.
On this day, people welcome the spring season by playing colors and distributing sweets. People, especially the boys and girls wear saffron (yellow) colored dresses and flower garlands.
They sing and dance by playing various musical instruments that provide a mesmerizing view to the spectators. That is not all, as the idols of Krishna and Radha are beautifully decorated and taken in the palanquins for the procession (yatra) around the various parts of the state. During the yatra, people keep spraying the colors at the people carrying the idols.
On this day, people welcome the spring season by playing colors and distributing sweets. People, especially the boys and girls wear saffron (yellow) colored dresses and flower garlands.
They sing and dance by playing various musical instruments that provide a mesmerizing view to the spectators. That is not all, as the idols of Krishna and Radha are beautifully decorated and taken in the palanquins for the procession (yatra) around the various parts of the state. During the yatra, people keep spraying the colors at the people carrying the idols.
Holi in Punjab: Holi is also known as ' Hola mohlla ' in Punjab. Shri Anandpur Sahib Holi, the famous pilgrimage site of Punjab, is celebrated in the name of Horla Mohlla Yhar.
Here, the festival of Holi is seen as the feast of the prostate. Here is a trail of Sikhs in the Nimhung hand demonstrating the masculinity with spear and sword.
Here, the festival of Holi is seen as the feast of the prostate. Here is a trail of Sikhs in the Nimhung hand demonstrating the masculinity with spear and sword.
Holi in Rajasthan: In Rajasthan, the festival of Holi is played in a similar fashion just like any other part of India. A huge bonfire in burnt and people gather around it singing various songs, dancing and relishing scrumptious food items.
Next day in the morning, people throw colors (gulal and kumkum) on each other body and greet the people. Holi - a festival of vivid colors, euphoria, friendship, and reunion is an integral part of Indian culture and is a memorable experience to cherish forever. It also promotes the feeling of love by eradicating the feeling of hatred among the people.
Holi in Vrindavan: People from the various parts of the world throng to Mathura – Vrindavan to celebrate the festival of Holi in the land of Lord Krishna.
People dress as Krishna, Radha, and Gopi and engage in joyful pranks with each other. The great enthusiasm of the people showing their utmost respect and devotion to the Almighty is simply incomparable. People, visiting the city, experience the feeling of romance flowing in the air. The Holi celebrations in Mathura - Vrindavan continue at least for a week. Every temple in this divine city celebrates Holi with great fervor.
