Saturday 20 February 2016

Regional Names of Holi

Holi is a Indian festival and different states of India was celebrate different type of Holi and way of celebration is also different.When you go in different states of India, you will find that people have lot of emotions behind the stories associated with regional names of Holi.

After knowing all the stories, you will feel proud of rich Indian culture and the most appreciated thing is the strong bond of unity between people of this culturally diversified country.

Even the Gods that are worshiped on Holi differ in different corners of the country. The way the festival is celebrated also differs but the spirit is same - the one of love and brotherhood. Inspite of their uniqueness in different states, the festival is considered to be the one which enhances the secular fabric of India.

In Banaras, this festival is famous by the name of ‘Lathmaar Holi’ and in Haryana it is called as ‘Dulandi Holi’. People of Maharashtra know this festival by the name of ‘Rangpanchami’ and in Goa it is called as ‘Shimgo’. Holi is famous by the name of Kaman Pandigai among people of Tamil Nadu. There are lots of other names of Holi in other states of the country.

Let you know about different types of Holi with learning story behind there name:

  • Dhulandi Holi
  • Lathmaar Holi
  • Shimgo
  • Basantotsav
  • Kaman Pandigai
  • Hola Mohlla

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