Holi – Festival Of Colours
Holi is considered as one of the most esteemed festivals in India. The tale of holi is not only celebrated in India only, now this colourful festival is enjoyed overseas. This special day sometimes is referred to as the “festival of colours’ & festival of love’. Even foreigners visit India to experience the joy & fun of the this colourful festival. They especially like the loud and crazy way in which we celebrate our festival. Enjoying the loud speakers playing ‘Rang Barse’ in every lane and painted faces of every single person.
The day when it is celebrated each year is very special. On this day every single person just forgets all his tensions, resentments and bad feelings. And celebrates like crazy even with an enemy. This special occasion lasts for a single day and night in most regions. Festival starts in the evening of Purnima (The Full Moon) in the Falgun month. In the evening when the period of festival starts is called Holika Dhahan, and the following next is called Holi when people play with colours. On this day you will find painted faces of every single person with such vibrant colours.
Special Attributes Of Holi
Holi comes with the special traditions which you will find very pleasant and exciting:
Tradition Of Thandai Drinks
Thandai is a healthy and delicious drink, which gives a refreshing feeling when people get exhausted by throwing each other in colourful pools. Thandai becomes a magical experience when one spoon of bhang is added.
Bollywood Songs
Songs are an important, very important part of holi. And Bollywood understands this factor better than anyone else. Without these songs, the excitement will fade away. The best song is considered ‘Rang Barse’ for this festival, no other song can take its place.
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Fun Of Holi Mela
Holi Mela is the place where all the families and friends come together to play with colours. These Mela’s are very crowded, they are a complete entertainment package for every age group. Majorly the Holi fairs are more popular in villages and cities.
Bhang Tradition
Bhang is a very special ingredient mixed in ‘thandai’ drinks or in pakora. Adding bhang in ‘thandai’ drinks have become an integral part of the this festival. Some people don’t feel excited enough to play Holi if bhang is not available, Bhang is prepared very patiently with hard work. The people who drink bhang drinks are seen enjoying much more intensely than others. .
