Holi in Punjab

The festival of color is seen in a different angle in Punjab. Holi in Punjab is known as the Hola Moholla, which is celebrated in a peculiar style. The revelers shout with their all might following the typical tradition of Hola Moholla.

The game of Kushti or wrestling is organized in the localities on this day. The evenings are spent by playing with colors. Sweets and other delicacies like puri, gujia, halwa, malpua etc. are distributed among the people.

The Punjabi Holi or Hola Moholla is observed a day after Holi is celebrated in the rest of the country. The festivals are a special one for the Nihang Sikhs of the region.

The festival of Holi remembers the romantic encounters between Lord Krishna and Radha, when they used to play with colors along with their Gopis.

The festival of Holi usually falls in the month of March.

Holi is one of the most enthusiastic festivals of the land. Be it bathing people with colors, screaming at the top the voice, drowning in the taste of Bhang or dance to the rhythm of the Dholaks, the festival is celebrated with great exuberance.

After the completion of the exciting events, people visit their friends and relatives. They share sweets and hug each other bringing out the real essence of the festival.

The warmth of the feeling of brotherhood is the special gift that the festival of Holi presents us.

Last Updated on : 18 March 2011