Saturday 3 March 2012

Holi: Festival of Colors

Holi, is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus. Holi is also known as festival of Colours. It is primarily celebrated in India. The most celebrated Holi is in the Braj region, in locations connected to the Lord Krishna: Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandagaon, and Barsana. These places have become tourist destinations during the festive season of Holi.


The colorful festival of Holi is celebrated on Phalgun Purnima which comes in February end or near the beginning March. Holi festival has an very old origin and celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. Holi is celebrated by people throwing scented powder and perfume at each other. Bonfires are lit on the eve of the festival, also known as Holika Dahan “burning of Holika” or Chhoti Holi ”little Holi”. After doing holika dahan prayers are said and praise is offered and you want to know about Indian festival book Rajasthan tour operators and enjoy its amazing experience.

Holi, a festival of colours can never be finish without the traditional bhang. The Holi-bhang has a special character; it not only escalates your spirit, but also sets the mood to make a splash with colours. Generally , thandai or bhang is made from the leaves and flowers of cannabis (ganja) plant, and is capable of giving you a daylong hangover.

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