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Posted: 7 months ago

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Paani mein Dubao #6

5 facts about Holi

1. Holi is a lunar celebration

Holi falls on a full moon day in the month of phalgun, as per the lunar calendar. Phalgun generally occurs around February/March

2. It is a spring festival

Holi is celebrated at the onset of spring season. The budding of flora is an anticipation to rich harvest for the year. In celebration of this communities come together to dance, smear coloured powder and throw water balloons at each other.

3. There's not just one story behind the festival

One of the core stories behind the festival is based on the legend of Hiranyakashyap, Prahlad, and Holika from Hindu mythology.

4. The use of natural colours was influenced by ayurveda

Traditionally, Holi colours were derived from natural sources like leaves, fruits, roots etc which are key ingredients of ayurveda medicines. The colours are used either in particulate powders or liquid splashes.

5. There are showcases of dance, music and processions

Some cities have elaborate processions lasting up to two weeks! Traditional folk songs and dances take the centre stage.

How many know about these facts? I wonder where did balloon splashing come from?