Holi

Holi is the most colourful and vibrant festivals of India celebrated in different names through out the nation but the spirit remaining the same all over. this festival is celebrated with much enthusiasm and joy in the month of march, which falls in the month of phagun in the Indian calendar. The festivals is highlighted by the people celebrating, singing and dancing to the tunes of traditional songs and setting aside differences and enjoying as a group.

Holi started out as a festival called holika in the olden days, which was celebrated by the married women for their well-being where they prayed to the moon. It evolved as a fun festival during the later years and it is said that the exciting festival of holi has been mentioned in many of the ancient scripts, inscriptions and murals written around 2000 years ago.

An ancient Muslim tourist to India has mentioned the celebration of holi in those days and hence from this it becomes clear that holi was celebrated by the Hindu’s as well as the Muslims. The evening before holi the entire nation is electrified with activity and the markets buzz with people who are doing their last minute shopping of gulal and abeer to surprise each other colourfully.