Holi is a spring festival commemorating Lord Krishnas dalliance with the gopikas,also known as festival of colours, and sometimes festival of love. It is an ancient Hindu religious festival which has become popular with non-Hindus in many parts of South Asia, as well as people of other communities. Holi celebrations start with a Holika bonfire on the eve of Holi where people gather, sing and dance. The following morning is free for all carnival of colours,where everyone plays, chases and colours each other with dry powder and coloured water, with some carrying water guns and coloured water-filled balloons for their water fight. Anyone and everyone is fair game, friend or stranger, rich or poor, man or woman, children and elders. The frolic and fight with colours occurs in the open streets, open parks, outside temples and buildings. Groups carry drums and musical instruments, go from place to place, sing and dance. People move and visit family, friends and foes, first play with colours on each other, laugh and chit-chat, then share Holi delicacies, food and drinks. Bhang, made from cannabis, milk and various spices, is considered the official drink of Holi.[11] In the evening, after sobering up, people dress up, visit friends and family. It is a Gazetted holiday in India. Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore Wishes you a very HaPpY HoLi!!!!!
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:26:48 +0000
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