----Short essay on Holi Festival--Introduction

Holi is also known as the Festival of colors in India. It is a spring festival a

nd perhaps the happiest and most colorful religious festival of the Hindus.
Holi Festival is widely celebrated in India, Nepal and other places with Hindu p
opulation. In recent times, this festival has also gained acceptance among Non-H
indus as a spring festival of love and colors.
It is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra. It makes the beginning of the spri
ng season. The beauty of nature makes this festival colorful.
The lovely flowers with their dazzling colors and the sweet songs of the cuckoo
provide a charming background to Holi.
Celebration of Holi
The Holi celebrations begin on the last day of Phalgun. People collect sticks an
d straws lying in streets at a place. At night they gather at that place and set
fire to the huge pile of sticks and straws. They sing songs to the accompanimen
t of drums. They are mad with joy. They break up when the fire fades out.
The main celebration follows the next day. People are in a happy mood. They spri
nkle colored water on another. They smear their faces with colored powders. Chil
dren spray colored water on the passes-by.
Even the old people are mad with joy. All people are in a jolly mood. They forge
t social distinctions. They mix with all freely. In our villages people move abo
ut with colored water. They sing, dance, and jump about. They beat drums and sin
g loudly in a chorus. In the evening they visit their friends and neighbors.
After playing holi, many people get together again in the evening to celebrate t
he occasion with delicious food and desserts. Some people also wear new clothes
on this occasion.
Its Importance
Holi is an important festival of the Hindus. It is a festival of joy. It gives u
s the message of friendship and goodwill. On this occasion we forget our old qua
rrels and mix with all freely. At least for one day we forget social distinction
s completely. There is no difference between the rich and the poor. Holi gives u
s great joy. It is a happy occasion when we forget our cares and anxieties.
Also read: Why Holi Festival is so Important?
Evils of Holi
Holi has got some evils. Many people get drunk on this occasion. They indulge in
rowdy behavior and apply colors that are dangerous for health. Some people sing
indecent songs and abuse women. This should never happen.
Conclusion
We should celebrate Holi in a decent way. We must realize that it is a festival
of joy and friendship. We should share our joy with others. We must not behave b
adly. The real spirit of the festival should be maintained.