Holi, also known as the
festival of colors, is a Hindu festival that marks the end of winter. Holi usually lasts for one night and one day, starting from the evening of the full moon that falls in the month of Phalgun, which falls in mid-March. It is mainly celebrated in South Asia but has spread throughout the world. Holi today is an occasion to laugh, dance and feast with family and friends.
How is Holi celebrated?
The festival celebrates the eternal and divine love of Radha Krishna. It also symbolizes the victory of good over evil, as it celebrates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha Narayana over Hiranyakashipu.
On the evening of the festival, large pyres are lit in many parts of India, symbolizing the burning of evil spirits.
Holi holds special significance in the Braj region, which includes places traditionally associated with Krishna: Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh and Barsana, which turn into tourist destinations during the Holi season.
Why has Holi become popular outside India?
Holi has become increasingly popular outside India - in large part due to the millions of Sanatan followers around the world. Like Diwali, another Indian festival, communities with South Asian heritage living abroad often gather to celebrate Holi.
Holi is known as the most vivid, joyous festival of India. Although the Hindu festival of colors finds its origin in South Asia, it has now gained popularity around the world, with people gathered to celebrate Holi in South Africa, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Mauritius and Fiji. There are. Every ISKCON temple celebrates the Holi festival with great joy.
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