Holi is the most colourful festival of the Hindus and falls on the Full moon day in the month of Phalgun according to the Hindu Calendar which is the month of March as per the Gregorian Calendar. This Holi festival has many elements of primitive and prolific rites and reveries that have defied civilisation and prudery. During the three days of this festival, particularly the whole country, towns, cities and villages - go gay with merry makers, streets, parks and public places are crowded with people, daubed in diverse colours, looking funny and ridiculous. Children and youngsters vie with each other in being original and use fast and sticky colours. It is all a mirthful abandon for them. This festival of joy, mirth and buoyancy is celebrated when both Man and Nature cast off their winter gloom. Holi heralds the arrival of Spring - the season of hope and new beginnings and marks the rekindling of the spirit of life. Gulmohurs, corals, silk-cottons and mango trees start flowering, gardens and parks present a glorious spectacle of a riot of colours - crimson, red, pink, orange, golden yellow, lemon and a variety of glittering greens. Men who remained indoors during the cold months of winter emerge out to see a new sparkling world of colour and gaiety. The flowers breathe out their fragrance into space and brooks and streams leap in the valleys, Men rejoice with brilliant light of day and the eloquent silence of night. And then the joy bubbling in their hearts find expression in dance, drama and music. Holi also puts an end to the days of trials and tribulations for the poor who remained ill-clad and without adequate shelter during the chilling cold of the winter season. Holi is one of the most ancient festivals of the Aryans which finds an honoured mention in our old Sanskrit texts like Dashakumar Charit and Garud Puran. Even the play "Ratnavali" written by Harshdev in 7th century contains a delightful description of Holi festival
well amit i play .. and play a lot.. but i see to it tht i use good quality colors which does not cause side effects of skin...
When I opened my window and looked at the sky, surroundings bathing in colors met my eye, as I wondered what the charisma is all about, a balloon hit my head and everyone wished aloud “Happy Holiâ€
Happy holi to everyone, in chandigarh it would be celebrated tomorrow. I really hate the way almost all the festivites are now spread over 2 days. What are these pandits upto ?
Holi is not all about playing with colors but also about realizing that life is a journey sprinkled with plethora of colors where each color has its charisma and everlasting effect...Wishing everyone on DP a very Happy Holi...
Hey guys iam back. Went for a small Pooja for holi where we burn 2 big piles of wood which has 2 flags and a long story lol .... in short its like a campfire for you all. And tommorow is the day for playing colours
a very very very happy holi 2 u n ur family.....may this festival bring lots n lots n lots of colours in ur life........
Its raining pretty heavily today here, holi is ruined this year, i think i will stay home today sipping my vodka and maybe do some indoor barbeque.