Festival of Holi is celebrated on 26th and 27th March 2013 in India. Holi is a 2 day Hindu/Indian festival of colours to celebrate Unity in Diversity, Love, Togetherness and Happiness. People from all communities come together to celebrate.Families, relatives and Friends hug each other and throw/put colours (made up of flower petals and some special colourful plant leaves/stem). There is special music (dedicated to Holi), Devotional songs, Dance, Special sweet-milk drinks and Delicious food. Holi has Cultural, Social and Biological significance. It also has mythological , spiritual and historical reasons to celebrate. Famous Holi is celebrated in Mathura, where Lord Krishna was born. Here it is a symbol of commemoration of the divine love of Radha (Krishna devotee) for Lord Krishna.
Holi is celebrated outside of India as well. One of the famous Holi celebrations is organised each year at Krishna Temple, Utah, Spanish Fork, USA
If you wish to join the Holi celebration in USA, this year Utah Krishna temple will celebrate Holi/ Colour throwing on 30 and 31st March 2013 (See details here).
Take your family and friends to Holi festival near your place to celebrate Togetherness, Fun, Food, Music, Dance, Colourful shades and cherish memories for lifetime!
Feel like one Big Family, Feel Unity in Diversity, Feel Joy, Feel Happiness and Little bit of Craziness!!
Lets Celebrate Colours of Life!
Wish You & Family A Very Happy and Colourful Holi…..
Holi Celebrations:
At Utah Krishna Temple, Spanish fork, USA
For more Videos of Holi Celebration at Utah Krishna Temple, USA, Visit official YouTube Playlist
Holi Celebration in India
BBC- Getting Painted At The Holi Festival In India
More clips : Holi at Cape Town and Holi celebration at India
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- Historical and Traditional significance of Holi
Sources: Google, YouTube, Wikipedia, Utah Krishna Temple, BBC and other hyper-links mentioned in the post