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The rainbow of colors thrown in the form of powder or water also carries symbolic meaning. Red, for example, is considered the color of life and marriage and is often worn by women in India on ...
Holi is a sacred ancient tradition of Hindus, a holiday in many states of India with regional holidays in other countries. It is a cultural celebration that gives Hindus and non-Hindus alike an opportunity to have fun banter with other people by throwing coloured water and powder at each other. It is also observed broadly on the Indian ...
It’s an important holiday for Indian and South Asian communities, celebrated by throwing colored powder, lighting bonfires and having water gun fights. This year, Holi (pronounced “ho-LEE ...
Here's everything you need to celebrate Holi, including when it occurs in 2023. You'll also find out a little about the history and significance.
Gulal or abir [1] is the traditional name given to the coloured powders used for some Hindu rituals, in particular for the Holi festival or Dol Purnima (though commonly associated with the red colour used in the festival). During Holi, which celebrates love and equality, people throw these powder solutions at each other while singing and dancing.
Basant Panchami is an ancient Hindu spring festival dedicated to god Kama as well as goddess Saraswati. [122] Its link with the Hindu god of love and its traditions have led some scholars to call it "a Hindu form of Valentine's Day". [123] [124] The traditional colour of the day is yellow and the dish of the day is saffron rice. People fly kites.
Lathmar Holi (Holi of sticks) is a Hindu festival celebrated in the twin towns of Barsana and Nandgaon, also known as the towns of Radha and Krishna respectively. Every year, during the period of Holi, thousands of devotees and tourists visit these towns to celebrate the festival.
The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar and fall on the darkest night of the year, usually in late October or early November. This year, Diwali begins Nov. 10 and the main ...