What
is HOLI?
Holi is a spring harvesting festival
celebrated with piety, devotion and excitement. It is celebrated over two days
after the full moon in early March. Holi is not dedicated to any deity.
History
behind HOLI?
The
legend usually associated with Holi revolves around a wicked king. His son
prahlad was a devotee of Lord Vishnu. The king tried to prevent his son from
worshiping Lord Vishnu, with the aid of his sister Holika. Holika had a boon
that made her immune to the effects of fire. But his plan failed and prahlad
escaped unharmed while Holika was burnt to death.
How
HOLI is celebrated?
Harvested
grains and coconuts are offered as offering to the fire in rejoicing at the
fertility of the land.
On
the evening of the first day bonfires are lit in public places and the next day
people celebrate in a festival mood as they throw coloured powder and water at
each other.
In
Vrindavan and Mathura the festival is celebrated for 16 days in commemoration of
the divine love by playing of Radha for Krishna. Lord Krishna is believed to
have popularized the festival by playing pranks on the gopis. The celebrations
officially bring in spring, the season of love.
Holi
has lot of importance in India. And because of this in the Bollywood industry
there are many movies having song for Holi. “Hori Khele Raghuveera” this song
is from Baghban movie released on 3rd October 2003 directed by Ravi
Chopra. In recent movie of Ayan Mukerji Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani has song “Balam
Pichkari” dedicated to Holi.
And
finally Happy Holi to everythingaboutindia.info visitors.
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