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goodreads that time of the year to celebrate Holi, the festival of colors which marks the onset
MADHURI’S MUSINGS
Colors of Life

What better way to celebrate new beginnings than with a burst of colors! Yes, it is

of spring. This festival which originated in Northern India, has crossed the streets
of the subcontinent and reached the highways of the world.

THE HOLI STORY every cycle that ends, we have a new

Though are there different mythological beginning and the seeds planted in the
stories that surround this festival, such as soils of the past are springing forth with
the eternal love of Krishna and Radha that life. Holi celebrates the zest and vibrancy
transcended earthly obstacles or the victory of starting a new chapter.
of Prahaladha (an avatar of Lord Vishnu),
the spirit of Holi is honoring the colors SYMBOLISM OF COLORS
of life. It symbolizes a fresh start, and the The first colors that touched the world are

unfolding of a new cycle. It’s a celebration reflected in nature. The most beautiful
of love, life and unity in diversity. The color spectrum of the universe are the rays
smearing of colors is synonymous with the of light in the seven colors that embody a
sprinkling of positive energy! rainbow. The colors of nature are timeless,

THE SPIRIT OF SPRING

Celebrating Holi parallels the spirit
of spring. Spring is the most joyous
of nature’s seasons when the dull
landscape of winter is brought to
life with color. With every bud that
blossoms, a miracle takes place;
every flower that bursts forth in
a different color reflects nature’s
grace. It is a reminder that with

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