Why Holi is celebrated?

Some interesting facts about Holi

Holi, often known as the 'Holiday of Colors,' is a Hindu festival observed on the full moon day in the month of Falgun. Colors and water are flung at each other while loud music and drums play in the background. Holi, like other Indian celebrations, celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The narrative of Hiranyakashipu is related to the Holi celebration, according to ancient folklore. 

Holi's history

Hiranyakashipu was a demon-like monarch from ancient India. He intended to avenge his younger brother's death at the hands of Lord Vishnu. So he prayed for years to strengthen himself. He eventually received a boon. However, as a result of this, Hiranyakashipu began to regard himself as a god and began questioning people.

But how did colors come to be associated with Holi?

The story begins with Lord Krishna, who was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Krishna is said to have celebrated Holi with colors, and as a result, the celebration of Holi has become synonymous with colors. In Vrindavan and Gokul, he loved to celebrate Holi with his friends. They used to crack jokes all over the place throughout the village. Even now, Holi is not celebrated in the same way as it is in Vrindavan.

Holi is an ancient festival Holi is one of the ancient Hindu festivals and is being celebrated for many centuries before the birth of Jesus Christ. The description of Holi is also found in Jaimini's Purvamimamsa Sutra and Kathak Grahya Sutra.

Holi is a spring event that marks the end of the winter season. This celebration is also linked to the maturing of spring crops in some areas. Farmers celebrate Holi as a way to express their gratitude for a successful harvest. 'Vasant Mahotsav' or 'Kama Mahotsav' are other names for Holi.

Holi idols can also be seen on the walls of ancient Indian temples. In Hampi, Vijayanagara's capital, there is a 16th-century temple like this. In this temple, there are numerous Holi scenarios depicting the prince, princess, and their slaves applying colors to one another.

 Earlier the colors of Holi were made from the flowers of Tesu or Palash and they were called Gulal. Those colors were very good for the skin as they did not contain any chemicals. But over time the definition of colors changed.  In today's time, people use harsh chemicals in the name of the color. Due to these bad colors, many people have stopped playing Holi. We should celebrate this old festival in its true form. Holi Celebrations.

 Holi is not a one-day festival. In many states, it is celebrated for three days.

Day 1 – On the full moon day, a plate is decked with colors, and the family's eldest member sprinkles colors on the others.

Day 2 - It's also known as Poono. Holika's images are lit on this day, and Holi is illuminated in memory of Holika and Prahlad. To seek the favor of the fire deity, mothers perform five rounds of burning Holi with their children.

Day 3 - This is the last day of the Holi festival and is known as 'Parva.' Color and water are poured on each other on this day. Colors are also applied to the idols of Lord Krishna and Radha as a form of worship.