holi

Holi – the Festival of Colors is marked as the opening festival in Hindu calendar, falls on the full moon day in the month of Phalgun. People enjoy themselves playing with several colours and celebrate the whole day with much pump and gaiety. Originally Holi was regarded to be the festival to celebrate good harvests and fertility of the land. There are several legends and stories behind Holi. A popular legend says that Holi is remembered for the sacrifice of Holika who burnt herself in fire on this day. . Every year, thousands of Hindus participate in the festival Holi. The festival has many purposes. First and foremost, it celebrates the beginning of the new season, spring. In Nepal Holi is regarded as a popular festival. People celebrate it with colorful colours and sharing happiness among their beloved ones. During Holi that means being especially targeted, whether one wishes to play or not. In addition to the paint being a little toxic, harmful substances are sometimes added resulting in skin damage. Sometimes the mischief-makers and eve-teasers put strong colours which do not come out after proper washing also which is a negative side of this which should be avoided. Thus holi is one of the popular festival .

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