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Holi is called as Kamuni Punnami/Kama Purnima or Jajiri in Telugu. Hindus celebrate Holi as it relates to the legend of Kamadeva. Holi is also known by different names: Kamavilas, Kamuni Panduga and Kama-Dahanam. [93] It is a 10-day festival in Telangana, of which last two days are of great importance. Also connected to Holi festivities is the love story of Radha and Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, the deity Krishna, whose skin was turned blue by a demon, was enamored by Radha, the Holi is the festival of colours. It is celebrated with colors to mark the victory of virtue and goodness over evil. The festival is celebrated for two days. The 2nd day, Rang Panchami marks the closing day of the Holi festival. People are seen with different varieties of colors on Holi. They put colors on each other, sing, dance. Holika perished in the fire. Later in the story, Vishnu, in the form of lion-man Narasimha, emerged from a pillar and killed Hiranyakashipu at dusk, on the threshold of his palace. This story symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is remembered on Choti Holi, the day before Holi, by lighting a bonfire that represents the burning of Holika. Holi is a playful love story about Krishna and Radha. According to mythology, Lord Krishna who was well-known for his naughty nature, griped to his mother about his dark skin tone in contrast to Holi’s traditions vary throughout the country and have their roots in Indian mythology. In many places the festival is associated with the legend of Hiranyakashipu, a demon king in ancient India. Hiranyakashipu enlisted the help of his sister, Holika, to kill his son, Prahlada, a devoted worshipper of Vishnu . II. Historical Background of Holi A. Origins of Holi in ancient Indian culture. The origins of Holi date back to ancient India, with references found in various texts and scriptures. The festival is believed to have started as a harvest festival, symbolizing the end of winter and the arrival of spring. On Holi, after cleaning off the colored powder, families and friends gather in the evenings for a festive meal with many delicious sweets. While marking the start of spring, the day also serves as a reminder that good conquers evil, provides a moment of reprieve from societal norms, and reenacts a meaningful love story. Holi, the festival of colours, will take place on March 14, this one of India’s most vibrant and joyous celebrations, marking the arrival of spring, renewal, and the triumph of good over evil. Women in Barsana celebrated Lathmar Holi by playfully hitting men from Nandgaon with sticks, recreating a legend of Krishna and Radha. Men wore turbans and shields, while devotees smeared in Holi Story In Hindi: हिंदू धर्म के हर पर्व के पीछे कोई न कोई कहानी है और जब देश के सबसे बड़े त्योहारों में से एक होली की बात हो तो इसके पीछे भी कई कथाएं हैं आइये जानते 1. The Story of Holika and Prahlad — the Holika Dahan Legend. The legend of Prahlad and the Demoness Holika (who is the namesake of the festival, Holi being derived from the name Holika) is one of the most important and well-known Indian legends. So, Holi originates in being a celebration of good triumphing over evil. People still re-enact this story on Holi, lighting bonfires the night before the Holi festival begins to keep away evil spirits. Another story of Holi is about Krishna, and his love for Radha. होली वसंत ऋतु में मनाया जाने वाला एक महत्वपूर्ण भारतीय और नेपाली लोगों का त्यौहार है। यह पर्व हिंदू पंचांग के अनुसार फाल्गुन मास की पूर्णिमा को मनाया Hinduism is also referred to as the Sanātana Dharma (Devanagari: सनातन धर्म meaning "eternal dharma"). It is the oldest living religion in the world. Holi həmçinin dini bir məqsədə sahibdir, bu məqsəd Holika əfsanəsi ilə simvolik olaraq göstərilir. Holi gecəsindən əvvəl, Holika Dahan (Holikanın yandırılması) və ya Kiçik Holi adlanan mərasimdə odun alovlanır. İnsanlar ocaqların ətrafında toplaşır, mahnılar oxuyur və rəqs edirlər. Afrikaans; अंगिका; العربية; অসমীয়া; अवधी; Azərbaycanca; Български; भोजपुरी; বাংলা கோலி (Holi) அல்லது ஹோலி அல்லது அரங்கபஞ்சமி என்று அழைக்கப்படும் Holi (Hindi, f., होली, holī) ist ein aus der hinduistischen Überlieferung stammendes indisches Frühlingsfest am ersten Vollmondtag des Monats Phalgun
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