Holi: The Festival of Colors
Around the world, Hindus celebrated Holi last weekend. Called the Festival of Colors, Holi is a popular springtime festival observed on the last full moon of the lunar month. Participants traditionally throw bright, vibrant powders at friends and strangers alike, celebrating the arrival of Spring, commemorating Krishna's pranks, and allowing everyone a momentary freedom -- a chance to drop their inhibitions and simply play and dance.
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Holi: The Festival of Colors
Holi: The Festival of Colors
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Re: Holi: The Festival of Colors
Some background:
http://www.holifestival.org/history-of-holi.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Not a festival to attend in your best clothes!
http://www.holifestival.org/history-of-holi.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Not a festival to attend in your best clothes!
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Thanks for that link Yeshe!
- How foolish you are,
grasping the letter of the text and ignoring its intention!
- Vasubandhu