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Holi (Hindi pronunciation:) is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring. [ 1 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna .
The Sanskrit word Dola means a swing, [6] while utsava means a festival or a feast. Hence, Dolotsava literally means swing festival or swing feast and refers to religious service of swinging the idol of a deity on a swing. [7] Similarly, word Dola Yatra is compound of two Sanskrit words: Dola and yatra.
Holi: Falgun Full moon: March: Holika: 1–2 days: falls in Falgun, the last month of the marathi Shaka Calendar. Deshastha celebrate this festival by lighting a bonfire and offering puran poli to the fire. In North India, Holi is celebrated over two days with the second day celebrated with throwing colors.
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.
English: I typed all the verses using Hindi Writer version1.3 I saw little works of kabir in lots of places so decided to compile everything together. If any one has a copy right issues with this file, they can contact me to the e-mail address provided in the docu
Be a free spirit on Holi! One-Word Holi Captions. Woman's Day/Getty Images. Holi-washed! Hued! Tinged! Unity! United! Rainbowed! Inspirational Holi Captions. Woman's Day/Getty Images.
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