Holi is a famous festival of India which is also called the festival of colors. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil, love, brotherhood and happiness. To make Holi 2025 even more special, in this article we will tell you in detail about its traditions, food and fun activities.
When is Holi 2025?
This year the festival of Holi 2025 will be celebrated on March 14. A day before, i.e. on March 13, 2025, Holika Dahan will be performed, in which the tradition of burning evil is performed. After this, Holi of colors is played, which is full of fun and enthusiasm.
Holi Traditions and Beliefs
1. Holika Dahan
Holi begins with Holika Dahan. On this day, the victory of good over evil is celebrated by lighting a fire of wood and cow dung cakes. This tradition is associated with the legend of Prahlad and Holika.
2. Holi of colors
The next day people play Holi with colors, gulal and water. This day symbolizes mutual love and harmony. Children spray colors with pichkaris, and elders are blessed by applying gulal.
3. Lathmar Holi
The Lathmar Holi of Mathura and Barsana is very famous. In this, women beat men with sticks and men try to save themselves. It is a fun and unique tradition.
4. Holi of flowers
Flower Holi is played in Vrindavan and ISKCON temples, where people shower each other with flowers instead of colors. It is a very beautiful sight.
Delicious dishes of Holi
Holi is not only a festival of colors but also a festival of delicious dishes. Let’s know some special dishes:
1. Gujiya
Gujiya is the most famous sweet of Holi. It is made from flour and a mixture of khoya and dry fruits is filled inside. It is made by frying or baking.
2. Thandai
Thandai, which gives relief from heat, is very much liked to drink on Holi. It is a traditional drink made from milk, almonds, saffron and spices.
3. Dahi Bhalle
Dahi Bhalle is a spicy and tasty snack, which is served with curd, tamarind chutney and spices. It adds to the festive food.
4. Malpua
Malpua is a sweet dish made from a mixture of flour, milk and sugar and fried in ghee. It is often eaten with rabri.
5. Papdi Chaat
This chaat made with sweet and sour chutney and crispy papdi is very much liked on the day of Holi.
Fun Holi Games and Activities
Not only playing with colors on Holi, but there are many fun activities as well.
1. Holi with water balloons
Children especially love to play Holi with water balloons.
2. DJ and dance parties
DJ nights and Holi parties are organized at many places, where people enjoy dance and music.
3. Holi special competitions
Games like rangoli competition, Holi quiz and matki breaking are also organized in many societies and localities.
4. Traditional folk songs and dances
There is a tradition of singing and dancing phaag songs in Braj and Mathura, in which people sing folk songs with dolak and manjiras.
How to make Holi 2025 safe and happy?
- Use natural colors, so that there is no harm to your skin.
- Try to play dry Holi to save water.
- Avoid intoxication, because the real fun of the festival comes only by staying conscious.
- Respect elders and do not forcefully apply color on anyone.
Conclusion
Holi 2025 is a festival of happiness and colours, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India. Its traditions, delicious dishes and fun games make this festival even more special. If you want to enjoy this festival to the fullest, then keep all these things in mind and make this Holi even more memorable!
