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Kalpana Kalra
Ajmera Infinity
Kalpana Kalra
Ajmera Infinity
Holi, the festival of color, love and spring, is widely celebrated in the Indian subcontinent. It is also known by the name of Vasantotsav, as we welcome the Vasant (spring) season.
In fact in the 19th century, it was celebrated with such fervor in Mughal India that members of all castes were permitted to color the Emperor. This day is viewed as an opportunity to settle conflicts and purge emotional impurities.
In fact in the 19th century, it was celebrated with such fervor in Mughal India that members of all castes were permitted to color the Emperor. This day is viewed as an opportunity to settle conflicts and purge emotional impurities.
The history of Holi is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology with various legends. One of the most popular stories linked to this festival is of Lord Krishna and Radha about their playful love. Lord Krishna, known for his mischievous nature, complained to his mother about his dark skin compared to Radha’s beautiful complexion. In response his mother suggested that he color Radha’s face to match his. This light hearted act of coloring Radha’s face with color eventually became a tradition. And hence began the tradition of playing with color and water.
People play Holi and apply color to their loved ones which symbolizes love, friendship and the arrival of spring. It also relates to the blossoming of new life. Farmers devote their produce to the god for a healthy harvest and perform rituals to ensure the fertility of their land.
An interesting fact, Braj Ki Holi is celebrated for 10 days, which includes a day when women playfully hurl ladoos at men, Lathmar Holi: where women give light-hearted stick thrashing to their men, holi played with flower petals (a sight to watch), widows staying in Vrindavan wait entire year to smear each other with colors.
An interesting fact, Braj Ki Holi is celebrated for 10 days, which includes a day when women playfully hurl ladoos at men, Lathmar Holi: where women give light-hearted stick thrashing to their men, holi played with flower petals (a sight to watch), widows staying in Vrindavan wait entire year to smear each other with colors.
All in all, our country is full of vibrancy in terms of culture, colors and tradition. We want our generations to celebrate and experience this before it fades into history.
P.S. Our state is facing a critical situation with water this year. Avoid wasting water in any form. There are people who are struggling to get drinking water too. So let’s pray to rain gods and have a dry and happy holi this year!!
P.S. Our state is facing a critical situation with water this year. Avoid wasting water in any form. There are people who are struggling to get drinking water too. So let’s pray to rain gods and have a dry and happy holi this year!!
