Guest guest Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 The festival of Holi or Holikotsava begins on Duwadashi and is celebrated over two days. Holi marks the day when the devotee of lord Vishnu, Bakt Prahlad, seated on the lap of demoness Holika, was saved from the effect of the fire by God and the demoness got burnt instead. Krishna's mythological presence in Holi is undisputed. It is said that the festival is also a celebration of the death of Pootna - the demon who nearly killed Lord Krishna. The effigy of Pootna burnt the night before, therefore, ends up signifying death itself just as Pootna typifies winter and darkness. Some link the festival with the worship of Karma, God of pleasure and destiny. Celebrating Holi Smearing colors on friends and dear ones is the basic idea of Holi, no one is spared. Both the young and the old enjoy throwing water balloons, dry colors, and washable dyes on anyone in sight on the day of the holi. We go around in streets, with a tin drums, armed with tonnes of colors and big syringes filled with colored water. And at the end of the day no one will even remotely resemble themselves.The younger crowd is drenched with buckets of coloured water and pummeled with water balloons. 'Dholaks' or Indian drums are heard everywhere and the songs of Holi are carried by the voices of these merry-makers.Water balloons are thrown at friends and neighbours in the spirit of fun. Special Items & Pujas on Holi Holi Colors Holi Poojan & Katha Holi Kit /holi.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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