(Holi) Festival of Color three days festival, considered as second biggest festival on Hindu calendar after Diwali. The word Holi originates from Holika-Bhakt Prahlad`s Aunty, the evil sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu. The festival itself is believed to have origins from the template
(Tithi, Day): Phalgun Shukla Purnima
Also known as Chhoti Holi, Holika Dahan, Basanta Purnima, Phalguna Purnima and Kama Dahanam in South India. On first day bonfires are lit after sunset at Right Holika Dahan Muhurta. Main Holi day when people play with colors is always next day of Holika Dahan or Holi bonfire. Next day in the morning people play Holi with dry and wet colors.
Tithi, Day): Chaitra Krishna Pratipada
The second day, people play with colored powder(Gulal) and colored water. Rangwali Holi which is main Holi day is also known as Dhulandi or Dhulendi (धुलण्डी). The other less popular pronunciations of Dhulandi are Dhuleti, Dhulheti. Cheerleading slogans is बुरा ना (Bura Na Maano Holi Hai).
(Tithi, Day): Chaitra Krishna Dwitiya
Few part of India दूज (Duj or Bhai Dooj, Bhratri Dwitiya) also celebrate similar as Bhai Duj in Diwali. In Agra region of UP, Duj celebrate to meet our friends, relatives and neighbors by distributing sweets by bearing new dresses.
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