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The history and significance of Holi: Exploring India's most colorful festival
By Sanhita Baruah Feb 17, 2023 8:18:22 PM IST (Published)
Holi is a colorful and vibrant festival that has a rich history and cultural significance. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, and is a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is one of the most popular festivals in India. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy, and is a time when people come together to forget their differences and celebrate the arrival of spring. In this article, we will explore the history and significance of Holi and understand why it is such an important festival in India.
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This is why Holi is celebrated as a victory of good over evil, and the day before Holi is known as Holika Dahan, where a bonfire is lit to symbolize the burning of Holika.
The Significance of Holi
Holi is also known as the festival of love and unity, as it brings people together and removes all barriers of caste, creed, and social status. It is a time when people forget their differences and come together to celebrate the arrival of spring. The throwing of colors during Holi symbolizes the breaking down of barriers, and the acceptance of everyone, regardless of their appearance or background.
Holi is also significant in Hinduism, as it marks the beginning of a new season, and the end of the winter harvest. It is a time when people pray for a good harvest, and thank the gods for their blessings.
How Holi is Celebrated
Holi is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Phalgun, which falls in February or March. People celebrate Holi by throwing colored powder, known as Gulal, and water at each other. It is a time of great fun and joy, and people sing and dance to traditional Holi songs. Traditional sweets, such as Gujiya and Thandai, are also prepared and shared with friends and family.
In conclusion, Holi is a colorful and vibrant festival that has a rich history and cultural significance. It is a time when people come together to celebrate the arrival of spring, and forget their differences to celebrate unity and love. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, and is a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
(Edited by : Jerome Anthony)
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