Holi is a unique, colorful and lively festival celebrated in India and in the month of March (Phalgun) on full moon day according to Hindu calendar. The festival brings together people from all classes and age groups. The festival comes with great warmth and high spirit. Holi festival starts with huge bonfire on the Holi evening, which is called Holika dahan. On the very next day of Holika Dahan people play with different and vibrant color some of powdered some mixed in water. People greet each other and exchange sweets like Ghujiya, Ladoo, Thandai and snacks with each other. People come out from their homes and smudge the color- Gulal, Abeer and some natural colors on each other faces. Kids are usually fond of playing with Pichkari and water balloons. This colorful occasion color gives everybody to reunite with family and friends and forget past unhappy things. It is a religious fever and an amalgamation of culture and devotion. If it is celebrated in Rajasthan then more colors added to its vibrancy, there are must visit places in this Holi and take real feel of this Festival.
Jaipur is the Rajasthan’s capital; fondly known as pinkcity as name depict the color of Pink likewise city plays Holi in very vibrant manner. Before Holi; Elephant Festival takes place in which adorned elephants likewearing silk back covers, colorful powders painting on their face and legs, embroidered head pieces and large anklets go through the streets and do various entertaining activities like Elephant races, polo and tug of war. This festival attracts number of inbound tourist to this state.
In Banswara a tribal celebration takes place which perform by Bhil tribe. On this day Bhils wear their traditional attires and perform traditional folk dance called Ghair. The sound of music instruments makes Holi so unique and special. The amalgamation of dance and music and some added color to their faces make the picturesque to live long in your memory boards. Bikaner you will get to know another name of Holi that is Dolchi holi which is celebrated by ‘Harsh’ and ‘Vyas’ communities. They through water from specially designed vessel called ‘dolchi’. Mali holi is also celebrated by the gardener community of Rajasthan in very unique style. In mali style holi men scrub powder color on women and in against women strike back by hitting them with long price of cloth or hard stick. Here one thing is noticeable that they do not fight with each other, indeed this is kind of festival fever in which they blend with honesty and lively.
As we all know that Rajasthan is a colorful state and festival like holi makes its more vibrant and colourful. The beat ( Thap) of Drum (Dhol) and color blend with the sand of royal Rajasthan. For mixing up with holi festival take a holi tour and make your experience more memorable.
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