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Bhai Dooj, Bhai Tika, Bhaubeej, Bhai Beej, Bhai Phonta or Bhratri Dwitiya is a festival celebrated by Hindus on the second lunar day of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of Kartika, the eighth month of the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar or the Shalivahana Shaka calendar.
Vishnu Prabhakar (21 June 1912 – 11 April 2009) was a Hindi writer. He had several short stories, novels, plays and travelogues to his credit. Prabhakar's works have elements of patriotism, nationalism and messages of social upliftment.
Holi is called as Kamuni Punnami/Kama Purnima or Jajiri in Telugu. Hindus celebrate Holi as it relates to the legend of Kamadeva. Holi is also known by different names: Kamavilas, Kamuni Panduga and Kama-Dahanam. [93] It is a 10-day festival in Telangana, of which last two days are of great importance.
Holi is celebrated to honor the arrival of spring, as well as love, fertility and renewal. Today’s Holi festival has its roots in a few different Hindu legends, including the story of Prahalad ...
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Vasant Panchami is a festival of Hindus that marks the beginning of preparations for the spring season. It is celebrated by people in various ways depending on the region. Vasant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for Holika and Holi, which occur forty days later.
Short Holi Captions. Woman's Day/Getty Images. Blush my cheeks, color my soul! United colors of Holi. Hues of love. Sprinkle colors into your life! Holi hues! Let this day be a celebration of ...
Holi is celebrated as the conclusion of winter and the start of spring to sow the land and hope for a good harvest. This day is marked by colors and songs ( Chautal ). It does not require specific prayer or fasting, however, some people keep a vegetarian fast on this day.