THE TIMES OF INDIA
March 19, 2011
INDIA - A classic embodiment of renewal in nature, the spring festival of Holi comes as welcome respite from the searing heat this weekend. This is the last festival of the Hindu calendar before new year arrives on Gudi Padwa. A special chhappan bhog complete with cake will be offered to Lord Krishna at the ISKCON temple given his legendary affinity for Holi. Bonfires will be lit across the city at temples and housing societies on Saturday night to mark 'Holika dahan'. Scores of people arrive for the abhishek where the 10 temple deities are bathed in colourful fruit juices and showered with petals comprising rose and lily. "All the deities are dressed in new clothes and sumptuous prasad comprising 56 preparations or 'chhappan bhog' is offered to Lord Krishna," says Parijata Devi. [link]
Saturday, 19 March 2011
Bonfires, Prayers Usher in Hindu's Holi Festival
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