LOADS OF FESTIVITIES TO ENJOY ON HOLI
Holi is one of the most interesting and revered festivals celebrated in almost every part of India. It brings lots of fun & enjoyment and its spirit is quite conspicuous from different Holi festivities. People cheerfully enjoyed all the traditions, rituals, and lots of vibrant fun-filled activities. There are so many things to enjoy and experience during the Holi celebration.
Chhoti Holi
A bonfire evening is the main day for Holi but people called it Chhoti Holi celebrated a day before playing colors. It is integral and plays a vital role in Holi. It is generally known as Holika Dahan which is a popular tradition that is celebrated with much enthusiasm. The story of Holika Dahan is, there was an immoral king Hiranyakashyapa wants to kill his son Prahalad with the help of his sister who is blessed with not being burnt by fire. As Prahalad was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu so she was unable to burn Prahalad instead she burnt in the fire. So, this is celebrated as the victory of good over evil.
Day of Playing Colors
This day, people play with colors all across the country in different styles with keen enthusiasm. People through and spray colors to each other and also throw color water-filled balloons. People also apply color to each other and give hugs by wishing and hoping for good bounding.
Tempting Thandai
Holi celebration is incomplete without this amazing beverage Thandai. It plays an important role in this festival. People drink a full glass of refreshing Thandai and dance on the beats of music. Banaras is known as the hub for Thandai but during the Holi celebration, the tradition of Thandai is especially can be seen in the Northern part of the country. Thandai is prepared with chilled milk, khas khas, dry fruits, cardamom, saffron, and rose petals, etc. It is also enjoyed as a cooling and refreshing drink served to the guests on Holi in other parts of the country.
Mouth-watering Delights
Apart from various fun-filled activities, people also enjoy various traditional delicacies. People prepare Gujiyas which is a traditional sweet dish especially enjoyed in Holi. Apart from that, Malpuas, Mathri, Kachauri, pakoras, and much more delicious cuisines enjoyed during the celebration of this festival. People who love to travel for food can look and affordable holiday packages to their desired destination to enjoy Holi and its delicacies.
Different Styles of Holi
Holi is celebrated in almost every part of the country but in different styles. Holi tradition varies from one destination to another. Some of the most famous places where it is celebrated with zeal are Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, and Nand Gaon. These places are associated with Lord Krishna and here people celebrate Holi with complete enthusiasm and in uniquely beautiful ways. In Barsana, it is called Lathmaar Holi where women beat up men with a stick and men have to struggle hard to save themselves.
There are various names and different styles of Holi celebrated in different parts of the country. You can book cheapest flight ticket to one of the most famous Holi destinations to have the experience of a lifetime.