The festival of colours and the celebration of love, Holi is one of the many Indian celebrations. It offers a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones while also honouring the triumph of good over evil. Holi is celebrated in India since it has a long history there. This amazing occasion is observed with great zeal and enthusiasm. The event offers a peek at the world’s incredible vibrancy and projects a beautiful show of many hues. It is celebrated by burning the demonic Holika at the Holika Dahan Muhurat, under Lord Vishnu’s protection of Prahlada, revealing Holi, a festival of colours in Indian history.
Story of Holi Festival in India
In India, the Holi celebration ushers in spring to mark the end of winter encourages forgetfulness and forgiveness and mends relationships that have been damaged. Holi begins in Vikram Samvat on the evening of Purnima (the full moon day) (i.e Hindu Calendar month of Phalguna). Holika Dahan, also known as Chhoti Holi, and Dhuleti, Dhulandi, or Phagwah, are two ways the festival is observed. The festivities begin with Holika Dahan, a religious ceremony held the night before Holi in front of a bonfire.
Why do We Burn Holika?
Holika An auspicious component of the Holi event is dahan. “Holika, the sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu,” represents the evil within you, while “Dahan” denotes obedience to great and enduring strength. Holika attempted to burn and harm Prahlad but was defeated by Lord Vishnu in the fire, according to Indian mythology (a devotee of Lord Vishnu). Every year on this day, Indians all over the world burn HOLIKA effigies on the street corner to symbolize the subjugation of the evil inside them to the holiness of fire.
Why Holi is Celebrated?
A brief account of Holi: Holi Festival’s history begins here. Hiranyakashipu was the king of the evil Asuras, and according to Hindu mythology’s Bhagavata Purana, which recounts the history of the Holi celebration, he was granted a blessing that gave him five unique abilities. He demanded that everyone worship him alone. Nevertheless, Prahlada, his son, disagreed and was loyal to Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakashipu was furious and meted out terrible penalties before Holika, Prahlada’s wicked aunt, lured him into joining her on a pyre. Prahlada managed to escape the raging fire but Holika perished. Vishnu made his appearance at this moment of dusk, and he used his lion’s claws to murder and dismember the king. This is the background of the Holi festival.
They also revere the Hindu god Krishna, for whom Holi is known as Rangpanchami in remembrance of Radha’s heavenly love. As a result of Krishna’s dark skin, his mother advised him to go up to Radha and paint her face the colour he wants because he always worried about how girls perceived him. Since then, Holi has become the hue of Radha’s face. Holi is mostly observed for this purpose. Folks enjoy mouthwatering sweets and other delectables while celebrating the festival of love.
They celebrate with great delight and happiness while eating a variety of traditional foods, which begin with Gujiya and Dahi Vada and end with Kesari Malai Peda and Bhaang. Various drinks with an unassumingly modest appearance add significant flavor to the event and uplift the mood. Major foods include Dhuska, a delicacy from Bihar that is crisp and somewhat sweet, Bhaang Thandai, Guijya, Moong Dal Kachauri, Malpua with cardamom flavour and sweet khoya, and Dahi Vada. Every festival comes to a gratifying conclusion. The opulent and delectable meal is one of the highlights of Holi. They consume sweets to sate their hunger while sharing their Holi memories with their friends and relatives.