Holika Dahan 2020: Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Narasimha Mantra
A day before the festival of Holi, families and neighbours get together for Holika Dahan, a ritual that symbolises the
Read MoreA day before the festival of Holi, families and neighbours get together for Holika Dahan, a ritual that symbolises the
Read MoreRang Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrated just five days after the colourful festival of Holi. It is observed on the ‘Panchami’ (5th day) of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of moon) during the ‘Phalgun’ month of the Hindu calendar whereas in the Gregorian calendar this occurrence corresponds to the months of February-March. Ranga Panchami is also celebrated in a colourful manner that is marked by throwing ‘gulal’ (red fragrant powder) and splashing of colored water.
Read MoreHolika Dahan (Hindi: होलिका दहन, Gujarati:હોલિકા દહન) also known as ‘Choti Holi’ is a significant festival of Hindus celebrated all over India with great pomp and show. It is observed a day before the colourful festival of Holi that celebrates the death of the demoness named ‘Holika’ with the help of Lord Vishnu.
Read MoreThe period of Holashtak is considered to be inauspicious by most of the Hindu communities in Northern parts of India. According to the Purnimant calendar followed in North India, Holashtak starts from the ‘Ashtami’ (8th day) of the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (the period of bright fortnight of moon) and continues till the ‘Purnima’ (full moon day) of the ‘Falgun’ month.
Read MoreOn Monday, March 9, there is the full moon of Phalgun Mass. On this night Holika Dahan will take place. Holi festival of Mathura and Vrindavan is famous all over the world, apart from the huddang of Holi and Lathmar Holi of Barsana, Holi of Falain village is also very special. Falain, located near Mathura is considered to be the village of the devotee Prahlada. Here even today a panda (priest) Holika emerges from the middle of the burning Holi on the combustion, but it does not burn fire. This tradition has been practiced here for centuries by the Panda family of Falain. People from all over the world reach to see it. A fair is organized in the village. People are painting their homes to welcome the visitors.
Read MoreOn festivals, people mostly like to spend with their home and family. However, there are some people who want to do something new in the desire for adventure. The special festival of Holi is celebrated with great pomp in India. Every city has a different style of celebrating it. If you want to see the colors of Holi, then a tour of these places along with Mathura will also be spectacular. In the next slide, know which four cities of India Holi is very special.
Read MoreHoli, a festival of colors, will be played across the country and the world on March 10. However, all the festivals celebrated in Hinduism are seen to be associated with good luck and prosperity and Holi festival is also one of those festivals. According to the Hindu calendar, Holi is celebrated the next day after Holika Dahan on the full moon of the month of Phalgun. This year’s Holi is very special. Especially because this time, after nearly 500 years, Holi is becoming auspicious.
Read MoreThe festival of Holi is near and a lot of enthusiasm can be seen among the people about this festival. The winter season is over and summer has begun. In such a situation, you will definitely be looking for a special place to make Holi spectacular and memorable. Today we will tell you about a place where the colors of Holi are unique. Holi of Pushkar and Mathura is also very special here.
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