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Holi, or Holli (Hindi: होली
, is a spring religious festival celebrated by Hindus. It is primarily observed in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka,[1] and countries with large Indic diaspora populations, such as Suriname, Malaysia, Guyana, South Africa, Trinidad, United Kingdom, United States, Mauritius, and Fiji. In West Bengal and Orissa of India it is known as Dolyatra (Doul Jatra) (Bengali: দোলযাত্রা, or Basanta-Utsav ("spring festival")(Bengali: বসন্তোৎসব, . The most celebrated Holi is that of the Braj region, in locations connected to the god Krishna: Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandagaon, and Barsana. These places have become tourist destinations during the festive season of Holi, which lasts here to up to sixteen days.[2]
The main day, Holi, also known as Dhuli Vandana in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing coloured powder and coloured water at each other. Bonfires are lit the day before, also known as Holika Dahan (burning of Holika) or Chhoti Holi (little Holi). The bonfires are lit in memory of the miraculous escape that young Prahlad accomplished when Demoness Holika, sister of Hiranyakashipu, carried him into the fire. Holika was burnt but Prahlad, a staunch devotee of god Vishnu, escaped without any injuries due to his unshakable devotion. Holika Dahan is referred to as Kama Dahanam in South India.
Holi is celebrated at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month Phalguna (February/March), (Phalgun Purnima), which usually falls in the later part of February or March. In 2009, Holi (Dhulandi) was on March 11 and Holika Dahan was on March 10. In 2010, Holi was on March 1 and Holika Dahan was on February 28.
In 2011, Holi was on March 20 and Holika Dahan was on March 19.
Rangapanchami occurs a few days later on a Panchami (fifth day of the full moon), marking the end of festivities involving colours.
Holi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This holiday is also celebrated by the Hindu minority community in Pakistan. This is a Hindu holiday. Not a Muslim holiday or a Sikh holiday.
Hindus celebrate Holi
our correspondent
Sunday, March 20, 2011
LAHORE: Members from the Hindu Community celebrated the festival of Holi across the country with traditional zeal and fervour.
According to a press release issued here on Saturday, various events were organised by the Evacuee Trust Property Board in different parts of the country, which were participated in by a large number of Hindus. A major event in this regard was held at the Karishna Mandir, Ravi Road, Lahore, which saw a huge participation from the community.
Evacuee Trust Property Board chairman and PPP central leader Syed Asif Hashmi, congratulated the members of the Hindu community and said people from all religions had the right to spend their lives as per their will. There was not any space for militancy and extremism in any religion, he said, adding that the minorities were free in Pakistan and the government had taken special measures for their welfare.
Syed Asif Hashmi said the PPP had always safeguarded the rights of minorities and the present government was also following the same spirit.
The chairman of the Hindu Welfare Council, Manohar Chand, appreciated the role of the ETPB chairman for paying special attention towards the arrangements of the Holi Festival.
The festival was also attended by Additional Secretary Board (Shrine) Zahid Bokhari and Chaudhry Riaz.
Hindus celebrate Holi
, is a spring religious festival celebrated by Hindus. It is primarily observed in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka,[1] and countries with large Indic diaspora populations, such as Suriname, Malaysia, Guyana, South Africa, Trinidad, United Kingdom, United States, Mauritius, and Fiji. In West Bengal and Orissa of India it is known as Dolyatra (Doul Jatra) (Bengali: দোলযাত্রা, or Basanta-Utsav ("spring festival")(Bengali: বসন্তোৎসব, . The most celebrated Holi is that of the Braj region, in locations connected to the god Krishna: Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandagaon, and Barsana. These places have become tourist destinations during the festive season of Holi, which lasts here to up to sixteen days.[2]The main day, Holi, also known as Dhuli Vandana in Sanskrit, also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing coloured powder and coloured water at each other. Bonfires are lit the day before, also known as Holika Dahan (burning of Holika) or Chhoti Holi (little Holi). The bonfires are lit in memory of the miraculous escape that young Prahlad accomplished when Demoness Holika, sister of Hiranyakashipu, carried him into the fire. Holika was burnt but Prahlad, a staunch devotee of god Vishnu, escaped without any injuries due to his unshakable devotion. Holika Dahan is referred to as Kama Dahanam in South India.
Holi is celebrated at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month Phalguna (February/March), (Phalgun Purnima), which usually falls in the later part of February or March. In 2009, Holi (Dhulandi) was on March 11 and Holika Dahan was on March 10. In 2010, Holi was on March 1 and Holika Dahan was on February 28.
In 2011, Holi was on March 20 and Holika Dahan was on March 19.
Rangapanchami occurs a few days later on a Panchami (fifth day of the full moon), marking the end of festivities involving colours.
Holi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This holiday is also celebrated by the Hindu minority community in Pakistan. This is a Hindu holiday. Not a Muslim holiday or a Sikh holiday.
Hindus celebrate Holi
our correspondent
Sunday, March 20, 2011
LAHORE: Members from the Hindu Community celebrated the festival of Holi across the country with traditional zeal and fervour.
According to a press release issued here on Saturday, various events were organised by the Evacuee Trust Property Board in different parts of the country, which were participated in by a large number of Hindus. A major event in this regard was held at the Karishna Mandir, Ravi Road, Lahore, which saw a huge participation from the community.
Evacuee Trust Property Board chairman and PPP central leader Syed Asif Hashmi, congratulated the members of the Hindu community and said people from all religions had the right to spend their lives as per their will. There was not any space for militancy and extremism in any religion, he said, adding that the minorities were free in Pakistan and the government had taken special measures for their welfare.
Syed Asif Hashmi said the PPP had always safeguarded the rights of minorities and the present government was also following the same spirit.
The chairman of the Hindu Welfare Council, Manohar Chand, appreciated the role of the ETPB chairman for paying special attention towards the arrangements of the Holi Festival.
The festival was also attended by Additional Secretary Board (Shrine) Zahid Bokhari and Chaudhry Riaz.
Hindus celebrate Holi
