Holi is a religious spring festival
celebrated by Hindus, as a festival of colors. It is primarily observed
in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal,and countries with large Indic
diaspora populations following Hinduism. The festival has many purposes.
First and foremost, it celebrates the beginning of the new season,
spring. Originally, it was a festival that commemorated good harvests
and the fertile land.
Hindus believe it is a time of enjoying
spring’s abundant colors and saying farewell to winter. It also has a
religious purpose,commemorating events present in Hindu mythology.
Although it is the least religious holiday, it is probably one of the
most exhilarating ones in existence. During this event, participants
hold a bonfire, throw colored powder at each other, and celebrate
wildly.
The main day, Holi, also known as Dhuli
in Sanskrit, or Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people
throwing scented powder and perfume at each other. Bonfires are lit on
the eve of the festival, also known as Holika Dahan (burning of Holika)
or Chhoti Holi (little Holi), after which holika dahan prayers are said
and praise is offered.
The scenes are stunning because of the huge number of colors and perfumes, an thanks to Scott Jarvie, a
very talented photographer, we are lucky to see them. Please check out
his website because there you’ll see more amazing pictures.
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