Holi, the festival of colors is a package of fun that brings unique excitement in the crowd. The festival is celebrated in the month of spring or Phalgun, a season of joy and hope in March and this year Holi is on 20th March and 21st March. It is a celebration of 2 days in which the first day “Holi” or “Holika Dahan” and the second day is “Dulhandi”. The Holi ritual starts with Holika Dahan which is held in the evening where people from all over the area gathers at one place and lit up a bonfire. This ritual indicates the glorifying history of Holi which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. The next day Dulhandi celebration starts wherein people play with colors and follow their tradition.
The Significance of Holi Festival
Before beginning the celebration of Holi, you must know why the festival is celebrated with utmost zeal and enthusiasm. The story is related to the legend of Prahlad and Hiranyakshayp who was evil and had a powerful kingdom at that time. His son Prahlad began to worship Lord Vishnu because of his great ire. To get rid of his son, Hiranyakshayp asked his sister Holika to enter a blazing bonfire with Prahlad in her lap. Holika agreed to this and sit in a fire with Prahlad on his lap, the most surprising thing about this story is that the fire couldn’t cause any damage to Prahlad and Holika. This was the victory of good over the devil. It is the only reason for Holika Dahan celebration before the day of Dulahandi.
Holi celebration in different parts of the country
Barsana, Uttar Pradesh
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Laddu maar Holi of Barsana is the most popular Holi event in India that attracts major attention of tourists towards the festival in Uttar Pradesh. In this people playfully hit others with Laddu and enjoy some pranks to make the festival memorable.
Bholpur , West Bengal
The legend India poet Rabindranath Tagore introduce the Basant Utsav in Shantiniketan. It is the most joyful festival which is now an integral part of the Bengali culture. Shantiniketan Holi celebration is completely different from that of others.
Jaipur, Rajasthan
A fusion of royalty with tradition can be experienced in Jaipur. The Holi event includes with Rajasthani folk dance and music performance. Celebrate Holi with royals and enjoy the luxurious Holi in Rajasthan.
Pushkar, Rajasthan
Once the rituals of Holika Dahan are completed, the next day people enjoy Kapda Fad Holi in Pushkar. Pushkar is the small city of Rajasthan which is well-famed for its Pushkar fair, desert safari, and Holi celebration.
Mathura Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
One of the most popular destinations in India which are famous for its Lathmaar Holi celebration which attracts people from all over the world. In this women playfully hit the men with sticks and enjoy the festival in its traditional way.
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Enjoy Holi with kids of slum areas in Mumbai which is far more fascinating than other Holi celebrations. This Holi
Holi is the festival of vivid colors that spread love, friendship and happiness that brings unique charm and excitement among the crowd. It is an integral part of Indian culture that makes it the most popular festival in the country. Every year the country attracts a major attraction of tourists towards the Holi festival of India. Aforesaid are the most popular destinations of Holi festival that can be discovered in your Holi Tour Package. So, plan your Holi tour in India and experience the rituals and customs widely followed in the country during Holi festival.
