Holi Celebration in India 2011

Holi is indeed a big festival of the Hindus. In India, the festival is observed in a grand way across the length and breadth of the country. Holi Celebration in

India 2011 will also evoke same kind of enthusiasm and participation. This festive occasion marks the victory of the good over evil. The evils are burnt out through bonfires on the eve of Holi. This is the festival of colors. This has the root in the Mahabharata era, when the Lord Krishna, the incarnation of the Lord Vishnu, used to play pranks with his consorts with colors and waters. Generally, the festival comes in the month of March. In Holi Celebration in India 2011, will be held on 20th March.

Holi Celebration in India

Holi is indeed a big festival in India. The festival is marked with pichkaries, gulal and abeer. Prior plans are made to color the near and dear ones. Many temples in the country are decorated elegantly to mark the occasion. Special cuisines are prepared at houses. Sweets and greetings are exchanged between the people. Like all the festivities of the previous years, Holi Celebration in India 2011, is all set to be a big hit. Below here we provide you description of Holi celebrations in some parts of the country.

1. Holi in Mathura-Vrindavan

The Lord Krishna had spent his childhood days in these two places and Holi is observed for over one week in these two places. People from all parts of the country visit these two cities during this time of the year. As the Lord Krishna used to play the game of colors & water the gopis, people try to celebrate the occasion in the same way. Major celebrations take place at Bakai-Bihari Temple at Vrindavan and the Gulal-Kund in Braj.


• Holi in Barsana

Barsana is the birthplace of Radha, the consort of the Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna along with his followers used to visit the village of Barsana from Mathura every year on the occasion of Holi. They used to play the game of colors with the girls of the Barsana village. The same tradition is still going on. Even now, males in large numbers visit the village of Barsana from Mathura on this occasion to play the game of colors with the women folk of Barsana village.


• Holi in Gujarat

Holi is celebrated in a big way, in this vibrant state. People here show great energy and enthusiasm on this occasion. Totally drenched in colors, people greet each other. Human pyramids are formed to break the pot filled with butter milk. The pot is kept at a high place in the street by a rope.


• Holi in Haryana

In the state of Haryana, Holy is popularly known as Dulandi Holi. There is no dearth of fun & enjoyment on this festive occasion. People sprinkle colors to others and greet each other. People take the occasion to shrug off all the feelings of animosity and enmity. Like in many other states, the tradition of breaking the pot is celebrated with much vigor and enthusiasm.



Last Updated on 28/01/2011