Holi
Is
the most boisterous of all Hindu festivals, observed all over the North. It
heralds the end of winter and the beginning of the Spring. The night before
the full moon, crowds of people gather together and light huge bonfires to burn
the residual dried leaves and twigs of the winter.
People throw coloured water and powders (gulal and kumkum) at each other and
make merry. Singing and dancing add to the gaiety of the occasion. In the northern,
western as well as eastern regions, Holi celebrates the joyful raasleela of
Krishna and the gopis.
They play phag which is a game of many colourful hues. It is a joyous celebration
of the rejuvenation of nature, and renewed hope of happiness and peaceful coexistence.
Especially famous is the Lathmaar Holi of Barsana and Nandgaon.
In Anandpur Sahib, Sikhas celebrate a special festival Hola Mohalla on the day
after Holi . It marks a display of ancient martial arts and mock battles. Holi
is also an occasion for the celebration of the burning of Kama, the Hindu cupid,
with the fire that emanated from Lord Shiva's third eye.
Puskar Festival 
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Desert Festival —› Boat
Race —›
Elephant Festival —›
Goa Carnival —› Holi
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Onam —› Pongal —›
Durga Puja —›
Deepawali
