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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 a 1984 Indian coming-of-age drama film directed by Ketan Mehta, whose socially conscious work has been compared to American director Spike Lee. [1] It is based on eponymous play by Marathi writer, Mahesh Elkunchwar. [2] The film starred Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker, Om Puri, Shreeram Lagoo, Deepti Naval, Meena Phatak and Naseeruddin Shah.
Holi is a spring festival, also known as the festival of colours or the festival of love. Holi may also refer to: Holi, a 1940 Hindi/Urdu social drama film; Holi, an Indian coming of age drama film directed by Ketan Mehta; Holi, an Indian Telugu film, directed by SVN Vara Prasad
The Gulaal Gota (Hindi: गुलाल गोटा, lit. 'color ball') is a small, spherical container made from lac, filled with dry Gulal powder, used for celebrating the Hindu festival of Holi. [1] It is a traditional element of Holi celebrations in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, with a history dating back around 300 or 400 years. [2] [3] [4]
Holi: Holi in Pushkar, Rajasthan A little kid after Holi celebrating (Haridwar) Holika Dahan (bonfire) in front of Jagdish Temple in Udaipur, Rajasthan: Full moon of the Phalgun month (Hindu calendar) Holi or Phagwah is a popular spring festival. Holi commemorates the slaying of the demoness Holika by Lord Vishnu's devotee Prahlad. Thus, the ...
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.
Kumauni or Kumaoni Holi is the historical and cultural celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi in the region of Kumaon, India.It is one of the most important festivals for the Kumauni people as it signifies not only the victory of good over evil but also end of the winter season and the start of the new sowing season which holds great importance for this agricultural community of the North ...
Chang dance, is a folk dance from Rajasthan, India.It is also referred to Dhamal, [1] [2] dhuff dance, [citation needed], and as Holi dance as it is performed during the Hindu festival of the same name to celebrate the defeat of evil. [3]