The Dol festival is held on the full moon day of Phalguni. This Holi festival is very sacred for Hindus. ‘Holi’ is almost inextricably linked to ‘Dol’. Holi is an English word, which means holy. And it is from this Dol that the Holi festival emerged. Holi or the play of colors in the beautifully decorated nature during spring has a vibrant universal appeal. Although this festival is celebrated all over India, Holi is most prominent in North and West India.
Holi festival means
Dol means swing. And this Dol Yatra is one of the one hundred and eight Leelas of Lord Krishna, which is known as ‘Kushalila’ in Brajdhama due to the love of Lord Krishna. The Gopis and Gopinis, deeply in love with Lord Krishna, created Krishna in the forest of Vrindavan on the night of Phalguni Purnima and hung Radha Krishna on it.
This epic story of the sweet-smelling devotees’ love for Krishna later became famous as the ‘Dol Jatra’ or ‘Dolan Jatra’ festival. During the deep love offering, the gopinis painted the feet of Radha and Krishna with abir. And this event later came to be known as ‘Holi Khela’.
This story indicates the pure and sacred love of Krishna’s devotees for the Supreme Lord. Going beyond the love relationship and seeking a deeper and more sacred relationship, Lord Krishna danced with the beautiful Radhika. This dance is still the joy of the land of Brahma and Vrindavan. And this pastime is the ultimate and extreme form of Krishna’s joy and bliss, which is the ultimate bliss for the devotees. This pastime is the embodiment of the unnatural bliss of intense love.
Lord Krishna’s eight sakhis introduced this pastime and enjoyed its sweet taste. We can actually understand the practice of Dol Ungsava in the minds of people. The right to celebrate this festival is earned from great love and affection. Another story about the play of colors of Radha Krishna is also quite acceptable.
When Raikishori (Radha) falls in love with Krishna’s friend, both are young. Naturally, the excitement is a little high. The desire for beauty is also very high. At such a time, both discover that their skin colors are different. That is, they both have two types of skin colors. Lord Krishna’s skin color is blue. Radharani likes this blue-colored Krishna more. But Radha’s skin color is raw yellow. Radha’s friends ridicule her for falling in love with the blue-colored Krishna. Radharani cannot bear this insult. So she tells Krishna to apply the color she wants to her skin color so that it is like Krishna’s heart.
Colorful Celebration of Joy, Unity, and Tradition
In the swing, in the swing or in the swing and in the abir khala. This expression reaches its ultimate manifestation. This swing, swing or. The play of colors is full of the union of Radha and Krishna. In the abir, in the abir, in the snare. This truth is revealed in the variety of colors and sweetness.
The spiritual aspect of the Holi festival, although discussed so far, is not a commonly known aspect. As a social festival, the Holi festival is very popular. There is a deep social aspect to this Holi festival. There is love, affection, sincerity, devotion and respect for elders. On this day, people merge with the crowd. All differences are forced to forget. Everyone. On this day, friends, colleagues, young and old, anyone can easily merge with each other. Neighbors who are engaged in a cold war, everyone is united.
How is the Holi festival celebrated?
Kaki-Jethima worshipped. Those who went from house to house with a swing would secretly mix the yellow powder of Radha-Krishna with water and sprinkle it on the clothes of others. On the other hand, the courtyard would shake with the joyous sound of “Radha-Krishna”. The music of the drums would also play along with it. Sometimes, Harinam sankirtan would be played with the sound of khol-kartal.
On the other hand, everyone from young to old would be busy giving each other a swing. After giving a swing to the feet of the elders, the younger ones would bow down to them. Everyone had genuine respect and love. The entire village would roam around with a swing until the night was almost dark. With the money received from the bowing in each house, everyone present would be fed with muri, batasa or lachi. The memory of that day is still unforgettable.
The colors become more attractive with the feeling of gentle breeze on Falguni Purnima. The song of Holi means the loving play of colors of Lord Krishna with Radha and other Gopis. In the midst of this play of colors, the book of color games of human society has spread to other minds.
The whole life passes by as soon as the unique taste of the play of colors is felt and understood at the reception. Since there is a bold essence in the display of colors, it is still a beacon of tradition in this social system. The sad thing is that although the aspect of expression is small, the integral aspect of the use of colors is still found. Where can such a big vehicle of expressing joy collectively be found? The moment of Holi festival brings the tide of change.
Once upon a time, this Holi or Dol was a festival of wishing well-being to the householders. At that time, it did not have any universal form. Later, time has gradually changed. Along with the society and the world of human thought. The imprint of that change has remained everywhere. Holi. The festival is also no different from it. Gradually, therefore, the festival of Holi..
came in contact with colors.
