Holi Celebrations In India

The celebrations of Holi is different in various parts of india.According to the Legends Lord Krishna started modern Holi in india so it has great significance in Mathura and Vrindavan.

Holi is celebrated as two days festival in Gujarat.On first day people lit bonfire,on second day the festival is celebrated by sprinkling coloured water and applying colours to each other.


The people of Odisha celebrate Holi as rest of India, but here the icons of Jagannath, the deity of the Jagannath Temple of Puri, replace the icons of Krishna and Radha.

Holi is celebrated over two days in Assam,it is called as  Phakuwa. The Holi songs in chorus devoted to Lord Krishna are also sung in the regions of Barpeta.

Holi is also known as Spring festival in Goa.

Holi is also called as Manjal Kuli in Malayalam.

In Karnataka Holi is celebrated for two days. They prepare special food on this day.It is celebrated with a unique folk dance called “Bedara Vesha”, which is performed during the nights beginning five days before the actual festival day. Which attracts large number of tourists in india.

For Andhra Pradesh as well as Telangana Holi is the most important Festival.

In Manipur this festival is celebrated for six days.Devotees visits lord sri krishna temples and offer prayers.

In Maharashtra the celebrations takes place before five days.The colour celebrations here traditionally take place on the day of Rangapanchami, five days after Shimga. During this festival, people are supposed to forget and forgive any rivalries and start new healthy relations with all.

Holi is known by the name of "Dol Jatra" in Westbengal.The festival is celebrated in a dignified manner by placing the icons of Krishna and Radha on a picturesquely decorated palanquin which is then taken round the main streets of the city or the village.

Holi is known as Phaguwa in the local Bhojpuri dialect. In this region as well, the legend of Holika is prevalent. On the eve of Phalgun Poornima, people light bonfires.

In Mathura and Vrindavan, the major temples of the region dedicated to Krishna and Radha celebrate Holi with more zeal and enthusiasm.Special pujas takes place in the temple.

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