Articles of category "Holi or Phagwah (Bhojpuri)"

India is known throughout the world for its exotic culture and festivals. In the true sense, there are many festivals adhering to different religions, the most prominent of it being the Maha Shiv Ratri, Id, Christmas and many others. But even among those it is Holi that through its enchantment touches the heart and entails millions into its enjoyment! It is a special notion when there exists o distinction between the enjoyment of the plebeians and the patricians, but there remains a sheer joy! Though Holi is played throughout India, nowadays even in abroad, there happens to be slightly difference pertaining to the different regions, of which the bhojpuri tradition is supreme, both in respect of pomp and splendor.

Phagwah is a popular annual celebration among Hindus. Also called the festival of Holi, it is a social event, covering 16 days, usually in the early March. The festival is characterized by playful gathering, chasing, singing, and dancing of people who relate Phagwah to various Hindu religious traditions. Primarily, it is an occasion standing for the triumph of good over evil.