Holi – 29th March 2021 - MONDAY



According to the Hindu mythology, the demon king Hiranyakashipu and his sister Holika were given the blessing of being immortal and that no one in the universe could kill him. 

His son Prahlada was a devotee of Lord Vishnu much to the rage of Hiranyakashipu, who wanted to worship Him as God and denounce Vishnu  but all in vain. Hence Hiranyakashipu tried to kill his son but failed. Finally, with his sister, Holika’s help, Prahlada was made to sit in the lap of Hilika on the burning fire where due to Vishnu’s blessings, Prahlada was saved, but the evil minded Holika was turned into ashes. To commemorate this event of victory of good over evil, Huge bonfires are lit and cow dung cakes, wood ghee, milk and coconuts are thrown into the fire for worship which is known as Holka Dahan.

Holi is also symbolic of a new harvest season – Rabi and people dance, sing and feast with families and friends.

Even Big Fairs called Holi Melas are held in different cities across UP and other parts of North India.

In Bengal Holi is celebrated as Dolijatra, during which young girls dressed up in white and saffron clothes, adorned with garlands and flowers, sing and dance to traditional tunes. During this event, perfumed colour powder known as 'abir' are scattered all around as an expression of joy and happiness. Special sweet dishes like malpua, kheer and basanti sandesh are prepared on this occasion.

It is believed that on this day Lord Shiva annihilated Kamadeva, the God of love.

In Tamil Nadu, this day is celebrated as Panguni Uthram. It is believed that on this day Rama-Sita, Shiva-Parvati and Muruga-Devsena got married.

MAY ALL BE BLESSED ON THIS JOYFUL OCCASION OF HOLI.

 


 

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