8 Facts About Holi Most Of You Didn't Know

Spring is here and so is Holi. Holi is the most colorful festival in not just India but entire world. It is a festival of not just colors but unity, peace and love. Holi celebrations start at the night before Holi, which is the holi eve with bonfire. It is followed by holi the next day whch is celebrated with colors. Here are some of the fun facts about holi.

Start the Indulgence

1. Holi has it’s origin in India which marked the welcome of spring.

source

2. It is a festival of colors which symbolizes love and welcomes new beginning by burying all old hatchets.

                                                    

source 

3. Holi brings people from all classes and background together thus removing signs of inequality.

source

4. It symbolizes unity and brotherhood.

5. It also helps bring love birds closer to each other.

source

6. Holi is celebrated by throwing colors on each others and taking blessing from elders.

7. And thumkas on holi songs.

source

8. People enjoy holi special dishes from gujia, malpua to thandai.

source

Bonus  Facts

9. Holika Dahan comes a day before Holi. In Indian mythology, it is said that Holika was burned by Prahlad when she tried to burn the child and Holka Dahan is celebrated for this reason.

source

10. Holi is celebrated in not just India but all around the globe.

source

Haappppyyyy Hollliiiiiiiiii !!

Holi haiiiiiii !!  

Share this: