Holi
The Festival of Colors
What is Holi?
Holi is known as the Festival of Colors.It is celebrated to mark the end of the cold season. According to the Hindu calender, Holi is celebrated on the first full-moon in the Hindu month of Phagluna. This holiday was named after the demoness Holika. One ritual of Holi includes people throwing colored powder and water at each other. This ritual came to be when Lord Krishna, the human incarnation of VIshnu, fell in love with a beautiful girl named, Radha. To express their love for each other, Krishna and Radha would throw powders at each other. The Indians follow what Krishna and Radha did because they want to show their love and devotion to the deities.
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How did Holi Come to Be?
What Happens During the Night of Holi?
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In the state West Bengal, Holi has two different names, Basant Ustav or Dol Purnima.
Bibliography
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