The Festival of Colors

“HOLI” or The Festival of Colors is a festival happens India every year between the months of February and March, when begins the spring. This day, people throw paints others, with very drinks, food and music. The fun begins when children throw paints in the parents and siblings, at the end they are painted and colored.

The primary day, “HOLI”, also known as “Dhulheti”, “Dhulandi” or “Dhulendi”, it’s celebrated by people throw colored powder others, and greet other people saying “Holi Hai”.  On the Eve, bonfires are lit. This day is known as “Holika Dahan” (death of Holika) or “Chhoti Holi” (little Holi).

Holi is celebrated in full moon of the month of “Phalugna” or “Falguna” (Phalgun Purnima), generally February or March. “Rangapanchami” occurs in the “Panchami” (fifth day of full moon), marking the end of the colored festivities.

 

By Larissa Luz.