Holi festival, an Indian Festival of colors, also known as Phagwa, is celebrated in the Hindu month of Phalgun. There are many claims on its origin. It is celebrated as thanksgiving to the deities for bounteous harvests.
It also signifies the end of the old year and the beginning of the new. Thre is also an another belief about the destruction of Hiranyakashipu, a demon king and the safety and protection of his son Prahalad through divine intervention. This occasion signifies the victory of good over evil and is celebrated as Holika by the lighting of bonfires (Holika Dahan in Hindi).
Holi also signals the end of an old era of Kaliyug and the establishment of a new world order of the golden age. More specifically, it marks the end of one kalpa of 5,000 years and the beginning of another.
Holi festival in reality forces us to forget the past. We ought to forgive and forget through divine mercy, love, and compassion. Indian Holi Festival emphasizes the significance of the bonfires and Holika. The “fires of pure and elevated determined thoughts” must destroy and burn all evils and ills, the wickedness and the vices so that there is not a single trace to remind one, either memory or through the senses. In other words, it helps us become better human beings, more humane, helpful and careful.
Therefore, one can come to the conclusion that the many aspects of Holi help us in several ways. The concept of “past is past” can be used to relieve stress. One can do nothing about what has already happened. The second aspect of Holi is purity of thoughts, words and actions. The third aspect is the relationship with the Father that produces divine love.
On this festive day, class distinctions, pettiness, quarrels and hidden animosities are forgotten and replaced by true loving affection. Many families use this event to mend strained relationships and live in harmony. When you think and work in love, no action is laborious and all things appear easy. Even impossible things become possible and easy when performed with love. Be holy, play Holi
Color your dears and nears naturally.
Play Holi naturally!
Natural Holi colors are available at : Dilli Haat (INR & Pitampura).
RED – Peels of red pomegranate boiled in water or crushed dry red rose petals
YELLOW – crushed dry marigold flower petals or turmeric and besan powder mixed in water
GREEN – Fine paste of spinach and pudina leaves or dry Mehendi powder
MAGENTA – Beetroot grated and soaked in water or peeled onions soaked in water
BLUE – Berries of the indigo plan or crushed dry jacaranda flowers
Conclusion
Artificial colors are unsafe for the smoothness of the skin which can lead to permanent damage. Enjoy the Holi festival of colors with healthy and natural colors. It’s the best way to spread joy this Holi.
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