What is Holi?

March 11, 2023

Holi celebrations mark the beginning of spring and the end of winter. It is also celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest. The main day of the festival, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil, will be celebrated on March 8 this year.

The Spiritual Aspect of Holi

The festival of Holi is based on the myth of Lord Vishnu slaying the Asura king Hiranyakashipu. In some regions, it is celebrated as a commemoration of the divine love between Lord Krishna and his consort Radha. In the Braj region (birthplace of Lord Krishna), the festival is celebrated until Rang Panchmi.

Holi in Jammu and Kashmir

Here, the festival marks the beginning of the harvest of summer crops. People celebrate Holi by dancing, singing, and spraying coloured water

Holi in Karnataka

Here, Holi is a festival for Children. Kids collect money in the week prior to Holi. They use the money to prepare a bonfire on the night before Holi.

Also, a unique dance called “BEDRA VESHA” is performed on the night before Holi. Tourists from different parts of India visit to watch the dance.

Holi in Maharashtra

Here, it is celebrated as Shimga. Puran Poli is cooked during holi and offered to the kids. Maharashtrians forgive and forget rivalries that happened in the past. Celebrated for five to six days.