[BITList] Have a Happy Holi Day.

[John Feltham]

Dear All,

Wish U Very Happy Colorful Holi .


May this Holi brings a lot of joy and


happiness in your life. 


&


Wish that your life becomes colorful

as the colors of Holi .







Holi
Holi is a Hindu celebration of spring, good harvest, hope and fertility. It is the most colourful of India s festivals and takes place after the full moon in early March.
   
It originates from the legend of evil demon Holika. Her brother Hiranyakashipu wanted his son dead as he worshiped lord Vishnu who killed Hiranyakashipu s brother. Holika was immune to fire and was asked to hold the son on a bonfire but due to his strong faith he survived and Holika burned. So today on the first day of the festival the bonfires are lit marking the end of winter and welcoming spring, but also signifying victory of good over evil. On the second day, Dhuleti, everything gets drenched in coloured powder and water. People go out into the streets shedding their inhibitions, dancing, feasting, praying and singing.

There are variations on traditions throughout the country with celebrations starting a week earlier in towns of Nandagow and Barsana, the two centres of the festival.



 



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