Holi in India (12th and 13th March 2017)
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Holi
is one of the major festival of India and is the most vibrant of all.
The joys of Holi knows no bound. The festival is celebrated across the
four corners of India or rather across the globe. The festival is filled
with so much fun and frolic that the very mention of the word 'Holi'
draws smile and enthusiasm amongst the people. Holi also celebrates the
arrival of Spring, a season of joy and hope.
Holi
is one of the oldest festivals of India. There are many interesting
stories associated with the festival's origin as one moves across the
different states from North to South and East to West. Paintings and
scriptures depict the roots of the festival. Mythology plays a very
important part in narrating the festival of Holi. The most popular
stories of Holi origin relates to 'Holika Dahan' and Legend of
Radha-Krishan.
Integrally
entwined with Holi, is the tradition of 'Holika Dahan', which is
actually lighting of bonfires. The ritual is symbolic of victory of good
over evil and has its root in the legend of demon king Hiranyakashyap
who wished to end his blessed son, Prahlad's life with the help of his
sister, Holika who burnt in the fir and no harm occurred to Prahlad.
Since then the day is celebrated in victory of good over bad.
The
legend of Radha and Krishna is closely linked with this tradition of
colors on Holi. Young Krishna, who had a dark complexion was jealous of
his beloved Radha's extremely fair skin. In a mischievous mood, he
applied color on Radha's face. Following this ancient legend, lovers
till date long to color their beloved as an expression of love.
Holi
is famous as Basant Utsav in rural India. It is one of the major
festivals in India and is celebrated with extreme enthusiasm and joy.
Gulal, abeer and pichkaris are synonymous with the festival. Elaborate
plans are made to color the loved ones. Everybody wants to be the first
one to color the other. In the ensuing battle of colors, everybody is
drowned not just in colors of gulal but also in love and mirth. People
love to drench others and themselves in colored water. Gujiyas and other
sweets are offered to everyone who comes across to color.
Temples
are beautifully decorated at the time of Holi. Idol of Radha is placed
on swings and devotees turn the swings singing devotional Holi songs.
Now-a-days small plays are organized reflecting the spirit of the
festival.
What
is remarkably same across the country is the spirit of Holi. Fun,
frolic, boisterousness to the extent of buffoonery marks this festival
of colors. What more can be expected- when the people get a social
sanction to get intoxicated on the bhang, open not just their hearts'
out but also their lungs. And viola, nobody is expected to take offense
too, as the norm of the day is, 'Bura na mano Holi hai' .
When is Holi in 2017?
Holi is celebrated on the Phalgun Purnima (or Pooranmashi, Full Moon) in the month of Phalgun according to the Hindu Calendar.
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2)The
colorful festival of Holi is celebrated on Phalgun Purnima. Holi
festival has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of 'good' over
‘evil’. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renews sweet
relationships. On this day, people hug and wish each other 'Happy Holi'.
Holi
celebration begins with lighting up of bonfire on the Holi eve.
Numerous legends and stories associated with Holi celebration makes the
festival more exuberant and vivid. People rub 'gulal' and 'abeer' on
each others' faces and cheer up saying, "bura na maano Holi hai". Holi
also gives a wonderful chance to send blessings and love to dear ones
wrapped in a special Holi gift.
Holi
- the festival of colors - is undoubtedly the most fun-filled and
boisterous of Hindu festival. It's an occasion that brings in
unadulterated joy
and mirth, fun and play, music and dance, and, of course, lots of
bright colors.
With
winter neatly tucked up in the attic, it's time to come out of our
cocoons and enjoy this spring festival. The new crop refills the stores
in every household and perhaps such abundance accounts for the riotous
merriment during Holi. This also explains the other names of this
celebration - 'Vasant Mahotsava' and 'Kama Mahotsava'.
During
Holi, practices which at other times could be offensive, are allowed.
Squirting colored water on passers-by, dunking friends in mud pool
amidst teasing and laughter, getting intoxicated on ‘bhaang’ and
reveling with companions is perfectly acceptable. In fact, on the day of
Holi, you can get away with almost anything by saying, "Don't mind,
it's Holi!"
May
the DHC Bench
judgement ,imminent,be wholly positive & favourable to all
pensioners.May it open a NEW CHAPTER in the HISTORY of Service &
Financial institutions,doggedly fighting for 18 years & more,with
patience, perseverance & endurance. Faith & Prayers on this holy
HOLI day to brighten our lives & to lead life with dignity &
honour.
May
the Ultimate SC judgement shower on pensioners petals of fragrance to
enliven their families & to embark a fairly hassle-free life with
FFPolicy 2017-18 in the making, for which we have given
wonderful,pragmatic suggestions
Greetings & Warm regards , indeed to open up a life of joy,fun & frolic & colours with sparkle
RBKISHORE
VP,AIRIEF
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