( 27 March ) Holi – A unifying event Words

A country teeming with festivals all the year around, nothing quite beats it like the festival of Holi- you only need to experience it to know what it really is and means to the Indians.

Holi, also known as the festival of colours is one of India’s most popular festivals that celebrated all over the country with such a gusto and revelry that is unseen anywhere. Describe as one of the most secular festival of the world and a great leveller of the social structure, the festival finds people of all ages, religion and caste forgetting their differences and playing this boisterous and colourful festival as ONE.

When in India, make sure to attend a Holi related event

A festival that has become a part and parcel of every Indian life, one can find references to the festival in many books, paintings, folk songs and dances- a feature which has continued since time immemorial and can still be seen even today. Today, we find several cultural events with Holi as the theme being organised all over the country. These events often focus on Holi related songs, dance and food.  If you are planning to attend any of these events keep a look out for them in the papers and various event related websites. We are sure that you will get enthralled by these events and yes don’t limit yourself to just these cultural fests; make sure to participate in festival of colour itself. The best places to enjoy this fun filled festival are the regions around Braj- Agra, Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandagaon, and Barsana where Holi is celebrated in a manner that is entirely different from the rest of the country. If possible, do try to make your way to these destinations. The Braj area is not very far from Delhi, Gurgoan and Jaipur where most of the holiday apartments and service apartment are cantered. If you want to go to these regions, just take a car, bus or rail.

The IPL 2013

Once you are in India, we suggest that you extend your stay to attend another event-the IPL 2013 that will present to you another aspect of the Indian psyche-that of a mad cricket frenzy nation.  If you think you have seen enough of such sport crazy events-think again!  Though the IPL 2013 is just a minuscule version of the Cricket World Cup, witnessing the IPL 2013 will nonetheless give you an idea of how glorious and unifying such events can be in a vast country like India.