Holi is one of the major festivals of India, it is celebrated with enthusiasm and gaiety on the full moon day in the month of Phalgun which is the month of March as per the English calendar.
Holika Dahan
On the festival of Holi, called Chhoti Holi people gather at important crossroads and light huge bonfires which is based on some historical facts/stories, the ceremony is called Holika Dahan. This tradition is also followed in Gujarat and Orissa. Agni; the Fire is treated as a God in Hindu tradition. To render greatfulness to Agni, god of Fire, gram and stalks from the harvest are also offered to Agni with all humility. Ash left from this bonfire is also considered sacred and people apply it on their foreheads, it is treated as a blessing of God. People believe that the ash protects them from evil forces and give them strength to fight against them.
Expression of Love
Holi is a festival to express love to our dear ones. Lovers too long to apply colours on their beloved. This has a popular legend behind it. It is said that the naughty and mischievous Lord Krishna started the trend of playing colours. He applied colour on her beloved Radha to make her one like him, the message behind this is the pure love of Krishna for humanity. The trend soon gained popularity amongst the masses. No wonder, there is no match to the Holi of Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana - the places associated with the birth and childhood of Radha and Krishna. They are the most loving and best friends in our History.
Holika Dahan
On the festival of Holi, called Chhoti Holi people gather at important crossroads and light huge bonfires which is based on some historical facts/stories, the ceremony is called Holika Dahan. This tradition is also followed in Gujarat and Orissa. Agni; the Fire is treated as a God in Hindu tradition. To render greatfulness to Agni, god of Fire, gram and stalks from the harvest are also offered to Agni with all humility. Ash left from this bonfire is also considered sacred and people apply it on their foreheads, it is treated as a blessing of God. People believe that the ash protects them from evil forces and give them strength to fight against them.
Expression of Love
Holi is a festival to express love to our dear ones. Lovers too long to apply colours on their beloved. This has a popular legend behind it. It is said that the naughty and mischievous Lord Krishna started the trend of playing colours. He applied colour on her beloved Radha to make her one like him, the message behind this is the pure love of Krishna for humanity. The trend soon gained popularity amongst the masses. No wonder, there is no match to the Holi of Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana - the places associated with the birth and childhood of Radha and Krishna. They are the most loving and best friends in our History.
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