It's time again to get
yourself bathed and drench your dear ones in a myriad of colours. Yes,
it is March and Holi, or the the Hindu Festival of Colours, is here once
more. Also known as Vasant Utsav, Holi marks the onset of Spring in
India. Observed since ancient times, Holi is one of the most popular
Hindu festivals. With increasing migration of Indians into other
nations, Holi is now observed with as much fanfare in India as in places
abroad wherever there is the presence of a Hindu community. Typically
observed on the full-moon day of Phalguna (February – March), the joyous
Holi festival is associated with the worship of Lord Krishna, and is
considered an imitation of his play with the wives and daughters of the
cowherds. In keeping with the mood of the occassion, TheHolidaySpot
brings you a colourful section on Holi. Check out our informatory
articles on the history of Holi and the ways in which this wonderful
festival is celebrated. Try out mouthwatering recipes related to Holi
that consists of both traditional and non-traditional foods savored
during the day. Bond with friends and relations by sending them lovely
e-greeting cards and wallpapers themed to Holi. Personalize fabulous
Holi gifts and present them to your favourite ones during the occassion.
Read about those places in India where Holi is observed with the
greatest fervor. Also know what precautions to take to ensure your
safety while playing Holi. So wait no more and hurry through our
colourful section on Holi. If you like our Holi section and want to
refer this page to all your loved ones, just
click here. Greet all with
blasting colors and have loads of fun. Usher in Holi 2011 with as much
fun as you can. Holi Hai!
Familiarize yourself with the ancient origin of the colourful Holi
festival and its significance to the Hindu people. Click here
Know how Holi is celebrated in India and the customs typically observed during the occassion.
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Greet your friends and dear ones
with fantastic Holi e-cards appropriate to send during the festival. Click here
Grace your desktop with or send to
your friends fabulous wallpapers themed to the Holi festival. Click here
Know when Holi is observed and read
about the true implication of the festival.
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Try out these tasty recipes and
prepare delicious dishes for yourself and your loved ones to relish
on this Holi. Click here
More on Holi
Catch glimpses of Holi
celebrations in Shantiniketan, as initiated by Noble laureate
Rabindranath Tagore.
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Take a peek at those places
where Holi is observed with greater fervor than elsewhere in
India.
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Greet your pals and dear ones on Orkut and Myspace with these beautiful scrap images themed to Holi. Click here
Take these precautions to
ensure your safety while you dabble with colours during Holi.
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Go throught the legends, history and myths of this wonderful festival of color.
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Greet your pals and dear ones on Orkut and Myspace with these beautiful scrap images themed to Holi. Click here
Take a break from water splashing with these enchanting word puzzles based on Holi.
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These songs are commonly sung at the basanta utsab celebrations at Shantiniketan, Bolpur
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Select and send a Facebook holi wish card to your loved ones. Click here
Common Bengali recipes for the event. For pure gastronomic delights. Click here
Crafts that are in tune of this festival, will keep the kids busy too.
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