Holi - the festival of colors - is undoubtedly the most fun-filled and boisterous of Hindu festival. It's an occasion that brings in unadulterated joy and mirth, fun and play, music and dance, and, of course, lots of bright colors!
The main day, Holi, also known as Dhuli Vandana in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing coloured powder and coloured water at each other. Bonfires are lit the day before, also known as Holika Dahan (burning of Holika) or Chhoti Holi (little Holi). The bonfires are lit in memory of the miraculous escape that young Prahlad accomplished when Demoness Holika, sister of Hiranyakashipu, carried him into the fire. Holika was burnt but Prahlad, a staunch devotee of god Vishnu, escaped without any injuries due to his unshakable devotion. Holika Dahan is referred to as Kama Dahanam in South India.
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Happy Holi dear ...
Happy holi dear:-) Hope u hav a fun day with lots of colours..
Happy Holi Rumana - What a beautiful picture - perking me up more than the coffee I just had :) Have a great start to Spring dear :)
Happy holi dear...
May the festive spirit colour u & family with all shades of happiness, joy n peace ! happy holi rumana - lovely pic !!
Happy Holi Dear !!!
happy holi to you and family
Happy Holi dear!
Happy Holi to you too dear. Your gujiya looks excellent.
Deepa
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happy holi Rumana..
Happy holi to u to ... what a nice way to discover a blog its first time here and got this colourful post...loved it.
Happy holi to you and your family.
Wishing you a very Happy and colorful Holi !
Beautiful post,Happy Holi !
Happy holi to u and ur family..
Happy holi to you and your family.
happy holi to you too!!
Happy holi to you too dear.
Happy Holi!
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