Celebrating Holi
In this article, we tell you how people go about celebrating Holi in India. Explore more on celebrating Holi festival.
Holi is the festival which arrives adding a little warmth into the air. It is not just the season which is changing, but also the mood of the people. The festival signifies the spirit of brotherhood and unity. It is often said that on the event of this festival even enemies forget their differences and embrace, greeting each other. Holi festival is celebrated by the people of all caste, class or creed, without any distinction. It treats everyone equally, wherein all the people drenched in different colors, lose their identity to become one. In the following lines, we tell you how people go about celebrating Holi festival in India.
Holi Milan
Holi washes away all the hard feelings you have accumulated for anyone. The colors applied on others bring you closer to them, forgetting all the anguish of the past. After applying colors, people hug and greet each other. This tradition is called as ‘Holi Milan’. Usually after a fun filled and action packed day, people dressed in new clothes pay visit to their friends and relatives with sweets. This helps in renewing and strengthening their bonds. As per the custom, a plate decorated with tilak (vermillion) and sweets is kept ready for the guests.
People apply tilak, exchange sweets and hug each, while giving Holi wishes. Being in the company of near and dear ones, helps you to reenergize. Those staying away from their families use mediums like cards and telephones to greet each other. Special invitations are extended to new bride, which helps her to feel comfortable and mingle with the members of her new family. Special meal is prepared on the occasion to treat her well and to bless the newly wed couple.
Holi Meets
‘Holi Milan Samaroh’ or ‘Holi Greeting Meets’ are a special feature of the festival and are organized by various clubs and social organizations. This helps in strengthening the social fabric of the society, as people sit with each other and enjoy cultural programs like songs, dance, competitions and feasts. Hasya Kavi Sammelan (Comic Poetic gatherings) is also organized on Holi. Poets recite comic prose and poetry for the entertainment of the audience, which adds up to the fervor of the festival.