Holi in Maharashtra
The celebrations on Holi are not bound to the boundaries of North India. The festival is celebrated with great vigor in western parts of the country as well. The people of Maharashtra observe it in their unique and grand manner. To begin with, Holi is known as Rangapanchmi here. Unlike people in the north, the festival is celebrated here five days after Phalgun Poornima. On this day, natives play with colors and drench themselves in the spirit of festivity. Bonfires, known as Holika, are burnt to symbolize the victory of good over evil.
Moreover, people rejoice by treating themselves with mouth watering sweets and delicacies. Puran Poli is the famous sweet dish, prepared on the occasion of Holi. Besides, people also drink sugarcane juice and feed children with watermelons. Holi is also popular amongst the fisher folk of the region. They celebrate the festival by singing, dancing and merry-making. Not to forget, the main attraction of the festival is the pot breaking sport. The sport has roots in the ancient era of lord Krishna.
It is celebrated to commemorate the innocence of Krishna as a child, who used to steal butter from the nearby houses in his village. The revelry of the festival reaches at its peak, when it comes to breaking the pot. Trained groups of youngsters form huge pyramids to break the pot, hung high on the streets. Restricting their access is the constant splashing of water on them, by the women folk. This way Holi has its own charm in this part of the country.
Moreover, people rejoice by treating themselves with mouth watering sweets and delicacies. Puran Poli is the famous sweet dish, prepared on the occasion of Holi. Besides, people also drink sugarcane juice and feed children with watermelons. Holi is also popular amongst the fisher folk of the region. They celebrate the festival by singing, dancing and merry-making. Not to forget, the main attraction of the festival is the pot breaking sport. The sport has roots in the ancient era of lord Krishna.
It is celebrated to commemorate the innocence of Krishna as a child, who used to steal butter from the nearby houses in his village. The revelry of the festival reaches at its peak, when it comes to breaking the pot. Trained groups of youngsters form huge pyramids to break the pot, hung high on the streets. Restricting their access is the constant splashing of water on them, by the women folk. This way Holi has its own charm in this part of the country.
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