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Hola Mohalla
Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival that takes place in the month of Chet (Nanakshahi Calendar) which us....
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History of Holi
Holi is an ancient festival of India and was originally known as 'Holika'. Ancient religious scriptu....
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Al-Barouni
The famous Muslim tourist - Al Barouni too has mentioned about holikotsav in his historical memories....
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Reference in Ancient Paintings and Murals
The festival of Holi also finds a reference in the sculptures on walls of old temples. A 16th centur....
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Paintings
A 16th century Ahmednagar painting is on the theme of Vasanta Ragini - spring song or music. It show....
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Legends and Mythology
The literal meaning of 'Holi' is burning. Like most of the fetivals of India Holi is also associated....
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Hiranyakashyap.
Probably the most famous legend associated with Holi is that of Hiranyakashyap and his son Prahlad. ....
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Krishna
You must have heard many songs in which Krishna asks his mother about his dusky complexion and Gopi'....
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Kama
Kamadeva was killed by Lord Shiva when he disturbed Shiva's meditation. Kama's wife prayed hard to L....
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Dhundi
During the reign of King Raghu a she devil named Dhundi used to trouble children. The folklore says ....
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