Holi 2024: Know History, Significance And Celebration
By Jasreet Kaur18, Mar 2024 12:10 PMjagranjosh.com
Holi 2024
Holi is a festival of colours that unites people. It symbolises the victory of good over evil. Tap to read more about Holi history and significance
Historical Importance
Holi, deeply seated in the context of Hindu mythology and originating from the story of Radha and Krishna, stands for the victory of good over evil.
Celebrating Springtime
Holi is an ecstatic festival held in India and Nepal. People celebrate by throwing coloured powders and water at each other, which signifies pleasure, rebirth, and the end of winter.
The Bonfires (Holika Dahan)
During Holi, bonfires are lit in communities to mark a day when evil is overcome by good and Holika is reduced to ashes.
Coming Together As One
Holi acts as a binding factor that transcends class barriers since people paint each other with colours while eating sweets, thus creating a sense of oneness among them.
Differences in celebration
For instance, Mathura and Vrindavan have historically celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm due to their association with Lord Krishna.
Delicious Eatables
Traditional food items such as gujiya- dumplings filled with khoya (condensed milk) and nuts are also consumed during the Holi season, adding festive joy.
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