Holi In Mumbai
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Mumbai is a land of festivals. It has a vibrant atmosphere. Holi is a major festival
in Mumbai and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. It is usually celebrated in
the month of March i.e. Phalgun. Holi festival is an indication of summer. People
from all religions, caste and creeds come together and celebrate this festival.
This festival strengthens our culture of secularism. That is why this festival
is regarded as the friendliest festival. It is a fun-filled festival. It is indeed
a colorful festival. People throw colored water, sing, and dance during this festival.
People generally wear disposable clothes when they are playing Holi.Many legends
are associated with this festival. One of them is life of Lord Krishna. Krishna
was a prankster. During His childhood days Krishna was fond of dairy products,
especially butter. He would steal butter that was stored in pots in their neighbor’s
home.
This legend is remembered by hanging a potful of buttermilk during Holi. Men clamber on top of one another and try to reach the pot. One that succeeds in breaking the pot is named Holi King of that year.Doing such things revives Acts of Krishna. Physically challenged people also actively take part in this festival. Even Bollywood celebrities play with color during this festival. The color, gaiety and joy associated with this Holi festival change the lives of many in Mumbai. The Holi Festival of Mumbai brings happiness, prosperity and peace to everyone. On this occasion people in Mumbai send sweets, gift articles to each other. During this festival people of Mumbai wipe colors and spray water on each other. Holi gives a break from hectic life of Mumbai. The Mumbai Holi festival is a chance to renew love, to recharge your energy.An atmosphere of oneness prevails in Mumbai during this colorful Holi festival.
This legend is remembered by hanging a potful of buttermilk during Holi. Men clamber on top of one another and try to reach the pot. One that succeeds in breaking the pot is named Holi King of that year.Doing such things revives Acts of Krishna. Physically challenged people also actively take part in this festival. Even Bollywood celebrities play with color during this festival. The color, gaiety and joy associated with this Holi festival change the lives of many in Mumbai. The Holi Festival of Mumbai brings happiness, prosperity and peace to everyone. On this occasion people in Mumbai send sweets, gift articles to each other. During this festival people of Mumbai wipe colors and spray water on each other. Holi gives a break from hectic life of Mumbai. The Mumbai Holi festival is a chance to renew love, to recharge your energy.An atmosphere of oneness prevails in Mumbai during this colorful Holi festival.
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