Festivals of India are the USP of this ancient and diverse nation. The concepts of these festivals are so universal, unique and time stretched that they catch the imagination of people of all ages and all walks of life. Holi is one of such festivals of India that has more than one reason for celebration.
Children enjoy as it provides chance for limitless pranks of throwing colored water and application of varied colours on any one they come across. And the best part is that cursing is considered as a blessing on this day. So all naughty get to their best and trouble everyone around to laugh off the wild reactions from the victims.
Young men love Holi as it gives them the opportunity tease their girls and also express their affections. It is a platform where people from different communities get together to share sweets and play the game of colours. It also offers the thrill and kick of a special drink prepared exclusively for this occasion called ‘Bhang’.
Indian movie industry also has many songs filmed on Holi adding melody to this festival of spring and spirit. Jaipur celebrates Holi in a royal way with rows of beautifully decorated elephants on which people ride and play Holi. The very idea gives a great high and it should surely be tried out once in a life time.
The Holi cow festival held at New Delhi on the city outskirts is a place to be for the young minds as it offers unlimited fun. The Vishwa Bharathi University at Shanthiniketan West Bengal showcases the cultural rich Holi in its dance, music and literary activities.
Where ever you may be in India the spirit of Holi will certain touch your heart and the colors of holi will soak your clothes this year on 8 March.
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