Holi (festival of colors) but why is it called that?
Why is holi celebrated with colors? HOLI is a popular festival in India. From Mumbai to Mathura, holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. Holi is known for its colorful and lively celebrations. Â
Holi uses colors to represent happiness, love, and the victory of good over evil. It’s a tradition that comes from different stories and customs, adding to the fun of the festival.
Why is holi celebrated with colours ?
One of the most popular story that associates the use of colors during Holi is the story of Lord Krishna.Â
According to Hindu mythology, young Krishna, who had blue skin, complained to his mother about Radha’s fair complexion. Krishna feared that Radha might not talk to him due to the color complexion.
In response, his mother suggested he playfully apply colors on Radha’s face to change her complexion. This playful act evolved into the tradition of applying colors to loved ones during Holi, symbolizing the playful and mischievous nature of Lord Krishna.
The addition of water on holi came in later.
Additionally, holi is also marked as the end of winters and arrival of spring so it is celebrated with vibrant colors as a representation of nature’s rebirth and the blossoming of new beginnings. Colors are used to signify the joy and vitality of spring, as well as the renewal of life and relationships. On holi it said to forget and forgive all your past grievances and start with a new phase; new beginnings.
Celebrate Holi with your loved ones, holi is purely a carefree day and day full of fun.
Throwing colors(gulal) on each other. Eating, enjoying traditional sweets of holi such as gunjiya,thandai etc. dancing and singing your heart out.
The most important thing is to have fun and spread happiness! To feel lively.
Also, it is very important to stay safe during holi celebrations, wear full selves’ cloth, moisture yourself before stepping out, oiling your hair.
Play an eco-friendly holi
Stay safe and keep your surroundings safe too.
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