Festival of colors or Holi Festival
What is Holi?
Holi is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus as a festival of colors.It is primarily observed in India,Bangladesh, Pakistan,Nepal and countries with Indic Diaspora populations following Hinduism such as Surinam,Malaysia,Guyana, South Africa,Trinidad and Tobago,United Kingdom,the United States, Mauritius and Fiji.
It is also known by Pgahwah(ফাকুৱা), Dolajatra(ଦୋଳଯାତ୍ରା) in Odisha and as Dol Jatraদোলযাত্রা) or Basantotsav(বসন্তোৎসব) in West Bengal and Assam.
First and foremost, it celebrates the beginning of the new season,spring. Originally, it was a festival that commemorated good harvests and the fertile land. Hindus believe it is time of enjoying spring's abundant colors and saying farewell to winter.
It is also had a religious purpose, commemorating events present in Hindu mythology.Although it is one of the least religious Hindu Festival,it is probably one of the most exhilarating once in existence. During Holi, participants hold a bonfire, throw colored powder at each other, and celebrate widly.
My Holi experience
I have long awaited to celebrate the Holi Festival in India this year, but I guessed it won't be coming true at all.I will still be in Kuala Lumpur and guessed what? We do celebrate Holi here. There's a temple near Jalan Ipoh celebrate the festival, Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir.
The add: 68 Jalan Kasipillay,Off Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur.
I was there last year, throwing powder colors and was having fun with all off the people there including tourists and local as well. Looking forward for it!
Here's some activity link in the Couchsurfing for those who intend to participate in this awesome event!
Couchsurfing - Holi Festival at ShreeLakshmi Narayan Mandir
See ya there for the next great festival!!
What is Holi?
Holi is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus as a festival of colors.It is primarily observed in India,Bangladesh, Pakistan,Nepal and countries with Indic Diaspora populations following Hinduism such as Surinam,Malaysia,Guyana, South Africa,Trinidad and Tobago,United Kingdom,the United States, Mauritius and Fiji.
It is also known by Pgahwah(ফাকুৱা), Dolajatra(ଦୋଳଯାତ୍ରା) in Odisha and as Dol Jatraদোলযাত্রা) or Basantotsav(বসন্তোৎসব) in West Bengal and Assam.
First and foremost, it celebrates the beginning of the new season,spring. Originally, it was a festival that commemorated good harvests and the fertile land. Hindus believe it is time of enjoying spring's abundant colors and saying farewell to winter.
It is also had a religious purpose, commemorating events present in Hindu mythology.Although it is one of the least religious Hindu Festival,it is probably one of the most exhilarating once in existence. During Holi, participants hold a bonfire, throw colored powder at each other, and celebrate widly.
My Holi experience
I have long awaited to celebrate the Holi Festival in India this year, but I guessed it won't be coming true at all.I will still be in Kuala Lumpur and guessed what? We do celebrate Holi here. There's a temple near Jalan Ipoh celebrate the festival, Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir.
The add: 68 Jalan Kasipillay,Off Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur.
I was there last year, throwing powder colors and was having fun with all off the people there including tourists and local as well. Looking forward for it!
Here's some activity link in the Couchsurfing for those who intend to participate in this awesome event!
Couchsurfing - Holi Festival at ShreeLakshmi Narayan Mandir
See ya there for the next great festival!!
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