What a “Holi” Experience!
For the first time, I celebrated?Ç Holi with my extended family.?Ç Usually, we do some chowtal singing at the local mandir, but this year, fun-loving sister-in-law decided to go all out!?Ç We are experiencing a wonderful early spring here in Toronto. Usually, it is still cold and the ground is covered with ice and snow, but this year, the robins are already singing and the tulips will be in bloom anytime.
I’m sure this inspired my sister-in-law to host a Holi Celebration at her large home. She has very tolerant neighbours as well.?Ç Most of the Brothers and Sisters of the family were there, as well as the Cousins and the Grandchildren.
We chased each other around?Ç and showered everyone with abbir and?Ç red,?Ç green, hot pink, white and yellow powder.?Ç My husband played the dholak, and one brother-in-law played the dantal. We sang chowtals, danced and made merry. The children?Ç yelled with glee and delight, chasing each other and the adults around.
?Ç I’ve never experienced such a boisterous show of love and affection!
We have decided to make it a?Ç Family Tradition!
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That sounds like so much fun, Devi. This year Holi passed by without a sound in Cambridge.
This is a general question: forgive my ignorance since I come from South India, but has Holi lost its spiritual significance totally? I mean, do people do any pooja or go to the temple on Holi, or do they just play?