Holi celebration in india

Holi is an Indian colour festival; well, we all know that most of the Indian population live in small villages or rural areas. Agriculture is an integral part of their lives; During the Indian colour festival (Holi) people give their thanks to the Gods for the harvest to come and celebrate the beginning of Spring with colours during the Holi  celebrations.

Holi is celebrated on the full moon day of the month Phalguna of the Indian Calendar, which occurs in February or March. People throughout India celebrate Holi, and not only Indians but people around the world also participate enthusiastically  in this fun and colourful festival.

Indian people feel a close link with the earth during this festival and celebrate the new season with bonfires and prayers. 

In most parts of the country, the Holi festival is celebrated for two days. 

Jalane Wali Holi, also known as Chhoti Holi, is when the Holi bonfire is prepared. 

In the evening of the full moon, everyone gathers around a huge bonfire. Actually, weeks before only, people in villages, towns and cities decide where the central bonfire is to be lit. Then they collect wood for the fire. Some devotees fast on the day before the night of the full moon. As dusk falls, people gather around the bonfire, and they bring offerings of coconuts, wheat and other grains, which are later thrown in the bonfire. 

Next day Rangwali Holi, also known as Dhulandi, is played with colours in powder form and coloured water. 
This tradition is followed in almost all parts of India. 

The importance of colours in Holi
Colours play a symbolic role in Hindu from vedic culture, and traditionally the colours utilised in Holi came from flowers and herbs. Here are the major colours that define Holi:

• Red - the colour symbolises love and fertility
• Blue – the colour symbolises Krishna's face and represents peace.
• Yellow – the colour symbolises knowledge and learning. 
• Green – the colour symbolises nature and new beginnings
• Pink - the colour symbolises caring & compassion
• Purple - the colour symbolises magic and mystery

Holi is considered the second biggest celebration on the Hindu calendar after Diwali in India. 

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