The Festival of Holi

Holi celebrations in India

Each one of us eagerly waits for Holi because of its fervour and vibrancy it brings along. Festival of Holi is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Phalguna (Feb-Mar). This festival marks the victory of good over evil. To celebrate this festival we all shop for gulals and sweets. But amidst everything do we know about the legend behind it? So, today through this essay we are taking you back to the times when a king named Hiranyakashipu existed. Here is the glimpse.

Background of Holi



Holi is a spring festival to say goodbye to winters. In some parts, the celebrations are also associated with spring harvest. Farmers after seeing their stores being refilled with new crops celebrate Holi as a part of their happiness. Because of this, Holi is also known as ‘Vasant Mahotsava’ and ‘Kama Mahotsava’.

Holi is an ancient Hindu festival

Holi is one of the oldest Hindu festivals and it had probably started several centuries before the birth of Christ. Based on this, Holi is mention in ancient religious books like, Jaimini’s Purvamimamsa-Sutras and Kathaka-Grhya-Sutra.



Holi colors


Holi celebrations



Day 2- This is also known as ‘Puno’. On this day Holika’s images are burnt and people even light bonfires to remember the story of Holika and Prahalad. Mothers with their babies take five rounds of the bonfire in a clockwise direction to seek the blessing of the God of fire.


So, go ahead and celebrate the festival of colours with consent!

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Why is Holi Celebrated - Origin Significance and Celebrations
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Why is Holi Celebrated - Origin Significance and Celebrations
Holi is a popular and ancient Hindu festival of colours. It is popularly known as "festival of spring" as it signifies the arrival of spring. Read here to know why the festival of Holi is celebrated, its origin and significance.