Holi in Himachal Pradesh is celebrated in much the same way as in rest of North India. People light bonfires-fires called Holika, symbolic of victory of good over evil. Holi in Himachal Pradesh: People in this state are all charged up when it comes to play with colors. Pichkaris in various creative and innovative designs are specially bought by children …

Holi in Manipur: It is interesting to note how Holi is celebrated in Manipur (India). Here, the festivities continue for six days starting on the full moon day of Phalguna. It may also be noted that the traditional and the centuries old Yaosang festival of Manipur amalgamated with Holi with the introduction of Vaishnavism in the eighteenth century. Holi in …

Lath mar Holi is a local celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi. It takes place well before the actual Holi in the town of Barsana near Mathura in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The name means “that Holi in which hit with sticks”. How is Holi Celebrated in Barsana? Legend has it that Lord Krishna visited his beloved Radha’s …

Holi falls in the lunar month of Phalguna according to the Hindu calendar. This date corresponds in the months of February or March as per the Gregorian calendar. It is marked on the last full moon day (Phalgun Purnima). The festival of Holi is a celebration of unity and brotherhood wherein festivities are observed with high spirits irrespective of caste, …

Festival of Holi marks the end of winter and the beginning of which season? Spring: Holi, the festival of colors ushers in spring and is celebrated on the full moon of the month of Phagun. The dry winter leaves make way for the shiny green buds of spring, and the mustard fields are a riot of yellow. Most of all, …

50 Best Holi Songs – List of Evergreen Holi Songs for an Full of Entertainment Colorful Festive Celebration Welcome to “Colorful Beats,” your ultimate guide to the vibrant world of Holi songs! Holi, the festival of colors, is a time of joy, laughter, and celebration, and what better way to immerse yourself in its spirit than through music? In this …

Why Holi is known as festival of colors? In Vrindavan and Mathura (Where Lord Krishna grew up) the festival is celebrated for 16 days in remembrance of the divine love of Radha for Krishna. Krishna is believed to have complained to his mother (“Radha kyon gori, main kyon kala“) about his dark skin complexion and Radha’s fair. That’s when Krishna’s …

Holi Celebrations in New Delhi: Delhi being the capital and the heart of India, celebrates Holi with extreme enthusiasm. Being a metro city, an amalgamation of cultures and traditions can be witnessed here. Virtually all aspects of Holi as seen in various states are noticeable in the numerous pockets of Delhi. People move out in tolis and apply colour on …

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Maasi Magam, often referred as Maasai Magam is one of the important festivals of Hindu people living across Tamil Nadu. Maasi Maham falls in the Tamil month of Maasi (Feb – Mar) and is considered as an auspicious day by Tamilians living all over the world. Maham or Magam is a star according to the Indian Vedic astrology. Masi Magam …