HOLI FESTIVAL
The Holi festival is one of the most famous festivals in India and Nepal, it
celebrates the beginning of spring and represents good triumphing over evil, this is
celebrated for two days. This festival has its origin from the legend of Krishna and
Radha that of Prahlada and Holika. People sing and dance, some play drums and
dholak. After each colorful fun and game stop, people offer gujiya, mathri, malpas
and other traditional delicacies. Cold drinks, including drinks made with marijuana,
are also part of the Holi festival. We will explain the origin, history, traditions, rituals
and meaning of the Holi festival.
The Holi festival is one of the most famous festivals in India and Nepal, this
celebrated for two dates. People in this celebration sprinkle colored powders and
have fun, this makes the celebration have a pleasant [Link] festival has
its origin from the legend of krishna and Radha: Krishna, envious of Radha´s fair
complexion, playfully colored her face, leading to the tradition of throwing colors
during Holi. And the legend of Holika and Prahlada: Prahlada, a deweut follower of
lord Vishnu, angered his father, the demon king Hiranyakashipu, who wanted to be
worshipped instead. To punish him, Hiranyakashipu ordered his sister, Holika, who
was immune to fire, to sit with Prahalda on a pyre, However, Holika was burned
and Prahalda survived due to his devotion. With the passage of time this
celebration has become famous throughout the world for its colors, dances and
traditions. People celebrate Holi with lots of music, singing, lighting bonefires or
candles, throwing colorful dyes at each other and giving each other gifts, especially
sweets and colorful flowers, The groups sing and danve, some play drums and
dholak. After each colorful fun and play stop, people offer gujiya, mathri, malpas
andother traditional delicacies. Cold drinks, including drinks made with marijuana,
are also part of the Holi holiday. Finally we can conclude that Holi is a famous
celebration that promotes Hinduism in a joyful and colorful festival.
