HAPPY HOLI.....~ :)
Wishing Everyone A very Happy Holi and Happy Dhuleti!
Feeling quite nostalgic today! missing the days of Holi in India. The warmth of the evening infront of bonefire, the feeling of spring season that comes with it, an opportunity to reconnect with friends and rejuvenate the social ties. It feels great to realize how strongly we follow our tradition and believe in mythology. Holi reminds a message of victory of good over evil. It is believed that the bonfire takes away all negativity and fills you with new joy and enthusiasm to welcome spring and following summer. People in India take this opportunity to forget bitterness and forgive the mistakes and reunites with a new beginning.
My most favourite day " The day of colours - Dhuleti " follows the celebration of Holi. There is an interesting story behind how the celebration of playing with colours started. . According to the Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna started the tradition of playing with colors during the festival. He was jealous of his soul mate - Radha's fair complexion, because he was dark in color. The young Krishna often complained about his dark skin tone to his mother - Yashoda. To placate the child, Yashoda asked him to smear color on Radha's face, so that her fair complexion is masked. Obeying his mother, Lord Krishna applied color on Radha's face, which changed her complexion. The playful and mischievous Krishna started the game of playing with colors and this is how, the celebration of Holi with colors was started. While writing this, some happy memories of college days and society where we used to go insane playing with colours crossed my mind! Today, feeling very happy remembering those days, got a very nice email and wishes from India, called home and wished everyone! Hope to reproduce similar fun during this festival here in Australia!
Enjoy the Day people........... :)
Love and Peace,
Rakesh
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