“Swing Festival,” also known as Dol Jatra or Dol Purnima). Images of Radha and Krishna are placed on decorated platforms and are swung to the accompaniment of cycles of songs sung only in the spring season. In some places, the images are carried on a palanquin. The festival is known ...
where the beautiful lady is not just a solitary figure but part of a larger community reveling in the festivities. These images capture the essence of unity and joy that Holi promotes, showcasing the festival’s ability to bring people together, regardless of their differences. ...
The other story often associated with Holi is the story of Krishna and Radha. Krishna is always depicted with blue skin — his skin turned blue as a baby when he drank poisonous milk from a demon, according to Hindu legend. Krishna fell in love with Radha, but was worried that Radha wou...
Lord Krishna has often been portrayed as a naughty prankster in his childhood and a lover-boy in his youth. His beloved Radha and the cowherd girls 'Gopis' in general loved him even more for his pranks and eve teasing. The Holi of Braj is famous all over India for its intimate ...
Krishna and Radha in Fullo Ki Holi Happy Holi to all our readers, stay blessed and be colorful May god paint the canvas of your life with the most vibrant colors and sprinkle peace and joy at every step. Keep Calm and Play Holi
Legend has it that Krishna had blue skin because of drinking poisonous milk. When he fell in love with Radha, she too died her skin blue and the Indian festival adopted the dying of skin to celebrate. Lord Krishna is portrayed with blue skin but the festival represents the rainbow of color...
In other places, the story of Krishna and Radha is central. The story goes that Krishna, a Hindu deity who is considered a manifestation of Vishnu, fell in love with the milkmaid Radha, but he was embarrassed that his skin was dark blue and hers fair. In order to rectify this, he ...
Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi)The Festival Of Colors.Holi–the festival of colors–also known as Vasant Utsav, falls on the Pratipada during dark half (Krishna Paksha) of the Chaitra Month as per Hindu Calendar. If the Pratipada is falling on two days then the
Some also consider Holi a reference to Lord Krishna and his love for his beloved, Radha, and his cosmic play with his consorts and devotees called “gopikas," who are also revered for their unconditional love and devotion to Krishna. ...
Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto/Getty Images Today, street market vendors sell richly hued heaps of powder so that people can follow in the footsteps of Radha and Krishna. Along with the colors, people also throw water balloons and shoot water pistols as part of the festivities. ...