oli is considered one of the major festivals in India. It is celebrated with enthusiasm and gaiety on the last full moon day in the month of Falgun, according to the Hindu calendar, and the month of March as per the Gregorian calendar. As the festival celebrates the arrival of spring in Falgun, it is also known as Falgunika.
People celebrate the changing season and the beauty associated with spring blossoms by spraying colours. The colours used in the joyous festival of Holi are used to reflect the various hues of the spring season. The colourful festival also celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna.
Lord Krishna is associated with Holi as the Lord played Holi applying colours on his beloved Radha and other gopis during Phalguna Purnima (Dol Purnima). According to Hindu mythology, the festival celebrates the killing of Holika, the sister of Hrinyakashyap. Moreover, in Holi there is the ritual of offering roasted grain to Agni, the fire deity, known as In Sanskrit, roasted grain is called ‘ from which the name of the festival ‘Holi’ is derived.
Holi is the festival of colours symbolising signs of happiness, joy, love, peace, and brotherhood, engaging all ages of people, celebrated primarily in India. The festival has drawn world attention now and many countries have started celebrating Holi these days. Holi celebrations in India cut across sections and religious convictions.
The celebration diminishes all boundaries of religion and caste. It may be celebrated by.
