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झय सांई राम
आओ सब मिलकर होली का त्यौहार मनाये ।
होली या फगुआ (भोजपुरी) वसंत ॠतु मेँ मनाया जाने वाला एक लोकप्रिय भारतीय त्यौहार है।यह पर्व हिन्दू तिथि के हिसाब से फाल्गुन माह की अंतिम तिथि (पूर्णिमा) को मनाया जाता है। यह उत्सव चैत्र महीने के आरंभ का भी द्योतक है। चैत्र हिन्दू पञ्चांग का प्रथम मास होता है, अतः होली हिन्दुओं के लिये नये वर्ष का उत्सव भी है। होली को रगों का त्यौहार कहते हैं। होली पारंपरिक तौर पर दो दिन मनायी जाती है। पहले दिन रात को होलिका जलायी जाती है, जिसे होलिका दहन भी कहते है। दूसरे दिन, जिसे धुरड्डी(धुलेंडी) भी कहा जात है, लोग एक दूसरे पर रंग, अबीर-गुलाल इत्यदि फ़ेंकते हैं। ढोल बजा कर होली के गीत गाये जाते हैं, और घर घर जा कर लोगों को रंग लगाया जाता है। ऐसा माना जाता है कि होली के दिन लोग पुरानी कटुता को भूल कर गले मिलते हैं और फिर से दोस्त बन जाते हैं। होली पर कुछ लोग भांग भी पीते हैं, जो कि एक नशीला पदार्थ होता है। इसे ठंढाई में मिला कर या सीधे गोलियों के रूप में लिया जाता है। एक दूसरे को रंगने और गाने-बजाने का दौर दोपहर तक चलता है। शाम को लोग एक दूसरे के घर मिलने जाते हैँ, गले मिलते हैं और मिठाईयाँ खिलाते हैं।
वर्ष 2007 में होलिका दहन 3 मार्च और धुलेंडी 4 मार्च को है।
जय सांई राम
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जय सांई राम।।।
रंगों के त्यौहार में सभी रंगों की हो भरमार
डेढ़ सारी खुशियों से भरा हो आपका संसार
यही दुआ है बाबा सांई से हर बार
होली मुबारक हो।
रंग उड़ाऐ पिचकारी
रंग से रंग जाये दुनिया सारी
होली के रंग आपके जीवन को रंग दें
यह शुभकामना है हमारी
पिचकारी की धार, गुलाल की बौछार
बाबा सांई का प्यार, यही है होली का त्यौहार
Wishing you and your familiy a very happy and colourful holi[/color]
अपना सांई प्यारा सांई सबसे न्यारा अपना सांई[/size]
ॐ सांई राम।।।
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Braj bhoomi encompasses the region of Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Phalen, Nandgaon and Barsana, all of those having played an important role in Hindu mythology, where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. Amorous songs, devotional and religious fervor and sprinkled colors present a delightful scene. There are slight differences in the ways these places celebrate Holi. The most notable spots that attract the tourists for their unique ways of celebrating Holi are Phalen, Nandagao and Barsana. In Phalen, a huge bonfire is lit on the full moon night to commemorate the victory of good over evil and the Prahlad-Holika episode is re-enacted. However, the most interesting fact is that the local priests walk through the lighted fire and come out unscathed!
At Barsana, the 'latthmaar holi' is famous. The men of Nandgao known as 'gops' raid Barsana and try to mark their victory over the temple of Radhika by furling flag over it while the women of Barsana try to fend them off with long bamboo sticks. The men are well padded because they cannot retaliate to the women and can only try to keep them off by sprinkling colored water on them. In case they get trapped, they are dressed as a lady in a sari and cosmetics are applied and they are made to dance like a lady. It is said that even Lord Krishna was made to dance like this by the 'gops' of Barsana. Next day, the same scene is repeated in Nandgao as men of Barsana raid the village to win over temple of Shriji and women of Nandgao beat them with sticks to keep them off. Holi songs known as 'Hori' are sung by the men and women and are mostly based on the dialogues exchanged between Krishna and Radhika.
मैं मथुरा से हूँ और वहाँ की होली का क्या कहना । मैं वहाँ पर 23 साल रही हूँ और आज मैं उस होली को बहुत ही याद करती हूँ ।
होली के दिन वहाँ की ठंडाई, सभी के साथ होली खेलना एक बहुत ही सुखद एहसास है और मैं चाहती हूँ आपको जब भी कभी मथुरा, वृन्दावन, गोकुल या बरसाने जाने का मौका मिले तो वहाँ की होली जरुर खेलना । मुझे विश्वास है कि आप लोगों को भी वो बहुत पसन्द आयेगी । सच में ।।।।।।।।।
जय सांई राम
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Sai Ram Jyoti ji. You won't believe this but this morning only I was watching a recording on Vrindavan and Braj and was asking my husband if we will have ever any opportunity to visit these places..may be in our next trip to India but not sure how to go abt it. But I wanted some pointers from someone who has lived there. Its amazing your post today only mentioned these places. I will discuss with you in personal emails. Also there is a barsana dham ashram in Austin, Texas, we had the fortune of visting that place unplanned few years back, it was heavenly there- esp heard abt Holi celebrations - I learnt abt barsana in india. Jai Sai Ram.
-Anju
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om sai ram!!!
Barsane ki Lathamar Holi
Holi is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Phalguna (Feb-March). Holi in Braja is celebrated for several days, at different places around Braja, before the actual day of Holi. People throw colored powdered dye and colored water on each other. This is joyfully celebrated in Braja, especially at Varsana, Nandagram and Dauji. In Varsana the festival includes colorful processions with music, song, dance. In Varsana Gopas (men) from Nandagram come to Varsana and play Holi with the local gopis (women) of Varsana. The women hit the men hard with 7ft long bamboo staffs. The men have shields which they protect themselves with. During this time local songs are sung. The day after the Holi festival at Varsana, Holi is celebrated in Nandagram. The gopas (men) from Varsana come to Nandagram to play Holi with the gopis (women) there. Women play Holi with bamboo staffs.
HAPPY[/HOLIIIIIIIII..........b]
JAI SAI RAM!!!
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OM SAI RAM!!!
THE HOLIKA STORY
The story centres around an arrogant king Hiranyakashyapu who resents his son Prahlada for worshipping Lord Vishnu. He attempts to kill his son but fails each time. Finally, the king's sister Holika who is said to be immune to burning, sits with the boy in a huge fire. However, the prince Prahlada emerges unscathed, while his aunt burns to death. Holi commemorates this event from mythology, and huge bonfires are burnt on the eve of Holi as its symbolic representation.
HAPPYYYYYYY
HOLIIIIIIIIIIII
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OM SAI RAM!!!
KRISHNA
The history of the origin of Holi goes back to Hindu mythology when Lord Krishna killed the demon "Madhu" in ancient Braj or modern Mathura in U.P. Therefore, Lord Krishna who was from Nandagaon and Radha who was from the small town of Barsana are worshiped on this auspicious day. Holi is spread over 16 days in Vrindavan as well as Mathura - the two cities with which Lord Krishna shared a deep affiliation. Apart from the usual fun with coloured powder and water, Holi is marked by vibrant processions which are accompanied by folk songs, dances and a general sense of abandoned vitality. It is celebrated with special joy and zest at Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandgaon, and Barsna.
JAI SAI RAM...JAI SAI SHYAM...
JAI SAI RAM...JAI SAI SHYAM...
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JAI SAI RAM...
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OM SAI RAM...
Regional Names of Holi
Popularity of Holi can be gauged from the number of names Holi has in different states. Also of great interest is the story behind each of these names.
As one moves across from one state to another, one can surely discover the myriad shades of human emotions behind the story that goes with each of these names of holi. These stories will make you feel proud of the rich cultural diversity of India. Besides, what is to be appreciated is the underlying strong bond of unity that binds this uniquely culturally diverse country.
Even the Gods that are worshiped on Holi differ in different corners of the country. The way the festival is celebrated also differs but the spirit is same - the one of love and brotherhood. Inspite of their uniqueness in different states, the festival is considered to be the one which enhances the secular fabric of India.
the different names of Holi -
Lathmaar Holi
Dulandi Holi
Rangpanchami
Basant Utsav
Dol Purnima
Hola Mohalla
Shimgo
Kaman Pandigai
Phagu Purnima
SAI RAM SAI SHYAM...
JAI SAI RAM...
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Rango se Pyaar
Kyo mo pe rang ki maari pichkaari
Dekho Kunwarji doongi mein gaari
Bhag sakoon mein kaise mo san bhaga nahin jaat
Thadi ab dekhoon aur ko sanmuch mein aat
Bahut dinan mein haath lage ho kaise jane doon
Aaj phagwa to san ka tha peeth pakad kar loon
Jab phagun rang jhamkte hon
Tab dekh baharein holi ki.
Jab daf ke shor khadke hon
Tab dekh baharein holi ki
Pariyon ke rang damkte hon
Tab dekh baharein holi ki.
Basant khelein ishq ki aa pyara
Tumhin mein chand mein hoon jyon sitara
Jeevan ke houzkhana mein rang madan bhar
So rom rom charkiya laye dhara
Nabi sade basant khelia kutub shah
Rangeela ho riha tirlok saara
Le abeer aur argaza bhar kar rumal
Chidkte hein aur udate hein gulal
Jyon jhadi har soo hai pichkaari ki dhaar
Doudti hein narian bijki ki saar
Gulzar khile hon pariyon ke
Aur majlis ki tyari ho
Kapdon par rang ke cheeton se
Khushrang ajab gulkari ho
Holi
Holi aati yaad dilati
Pichli kitni Holi
Vo bachpen vali Holi
Vo gubbaro ki Holi
Vo sakhiyo wali Holi
Vo gujiyo wali Holi
Vo thumko wali holi
Holi aati yaad….
Har Holi albeli hoti
Holi aati hume batati
jane kitne raj dikhati
Holi aati rang lagati
Holi aati gale lagati
Aakar sab ko nahelaati
Tun mun ka vo mail hatati
Holi aati yaad dilati
Pichli kitni Holi
Holi aati yaad dilati
Rango se tann mann sahlati
Bheege bheege geet sunati
Pichkaari se rang barsaati
Holi aati yaad dilati
Bhabhi, saali se rang dalwaati..
Holi aati yaad dilati
Pichli kitni Holi
Rangon ki Holi
Doston, is parv mein phailey hai rang saarey
Pichkari sang khelo Holi, ya ley aao gubarey
Choti Choti baatein hai, choti choti khushiya
Tum bhi jara haslo aaj, jab hasti yeh duniya
Na bura socho kisika, na rakho kisi se irshya
Karo kuch aisa, ki lage rang lai hai shiksha
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Jai Sai Ram.
holi ka to sirf bahana hai
abke zamaane ko dikhlaana hai
ke, rok sake to rok le aie sitamgar zamaane
humne UNKO, UNKE dil ne humko,
aakhir apna jaana hai,
is holi pe UNHE, "zarur", rangne jaana hai.
is holi pe O SAI "apne rang" mein laana hai.
-Anju
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Happy Holi to All Happy Holi to All Haapy Holi to all
jai sai ram
Hemali.[/font][/color]
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Dear Anju Ji Sai Ram,
Aapne sahi kaha...........Is baar pakka Sai Baba ke sath hi holi khelenge...........to ho jaiye taiyar Baba ke saath holi khelne ke liye..........
Jai Sai Ram.
Jai Sai Ram.
holi ka to sirf bahana hai
abke zamaane ko dikhlaana hai
ke, rok sake to rok le aie sitamgar zamaane
humne UNKO, UNKE dil ne humko,
aakhir apna jaana hai,
is holi pe UNHE, "zarur", rangne jaana hai.
is holi pe O SAI "apne rang" mein laana hai.
-Anju
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Jai Sai Ram,
Wish U a very very Happy Holi...........
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HAPPY HOLI
IN ADVANCE............
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Rango Ke Tyohar Me Sabhi Rango Ki Ho Bharmar,
Dher Saari Khushiyo Se Bhara Ho Aapka Sansar,
Yahi Dua hai Bhagwan Se Hamari Har bar,
Holi Mubarak!
Makki ki Roti, Nimbu ka Aachar,
Suraj Ki Kirne, Khushiyo ki Bahar,
Chand Ki Chandi, Apno ka Pyar,
Mubarak Ho Aapko, HOLI ka Tyohar
Rango mein ghuli ladki kya laal gulabi hai,
Jo dekhta hai kehta hai kya maal gulabi hai,
Pichle baras tune jo bhigoya tha holi mein,
Ab tak nishani ka woh rumaal gulabi hai
Aapne dil ka haal batana chod diya, humne bhi gehrai mein jaana chod diya. HOLI se pehle hi aapne nahana chod diya?
Pichkari ki dhar, gular ki bauchar, apno ka pyar, yahi he yaaro holi ka tyohaar.....
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Rango mein ghuli ladki kya laal gulabi hai,
Jo dekhta hai kehta hai kya maal gulabi hai,
Pichle baras tune jo bhigoya tha holi mein,
Ab tak nishani ka woh rumaal gulabi hai[/color]
HOLI KI BAHUt BAHUT SHUBHKAAMNAYEN...HUM PARDESI AAP LOGON KI HOLI KI POSTINGS MEY HI MANN KHUSH KAR LENGE..SAI KI KRIPA SEY KABHI APNEY DES MEY BHI KHELENGE !!!
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Jai Sai Ram Anju Ji & Happy Happy Holi to all ur family,
kisne kaha kii aap pardesi ho gayi hai.........are dekhiye na hum to aapko abhi bhi yaad karte hain.......aur hum to apne desh me bethe hi pardesi hai. kyun ki yahan par (Banglore) me to koi Holi ka tyohar manata hi nahi hai.......ab aap hi bataiye ki kaun hua pardesi.......aap ya hum.......Hum jo ki apne desh me hi rehkar ye tyohar nahi mana pa rahe hain......sach me mujhe to Mathura ki Bahut yaad aa rahi hai kyunki sabse achchi holi sirf Mathura (Vrindavan, Barsana, Gokul) me hi manti thi. Aj sabse zyada main hi isko miss kar rahi hoon........anyways once again Happy Holiiiiiiiiiiiii.
Jai Sai Ram,
Rango mein ghuli ladki kya laal gulabi hai,
Jo dekhta hai kehta hai kya maal gulabi hai,
Pichle baras tune jo bhigoya tha holi mein,
Ab tak nishani ka woh rumaal gulabi hai[/color]
HOLI KI BAHUt BAHUT SHUBHKAAMNAYEN...HUM PARDESI AAP LOGON KI HOLI KI POSTINGS MEY HI MANN KHUSH KAR LENGE..SAI KI KRIPA SEY KABHI APNEY DES MEY BHI KHELENGE !!!
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Jai Sai Ram,
Baba aapko Holi Mubarak Ho...........
Rango ka tyohaar aaya,
Mann me khushiyon ki bahar laya,
Aao mere pyare Bhai bandhuyon, Sakha Sambandhiyon,
Manaye is pyare tyohar ko miljulkar,
Jo mita de sara bhed-bhab, Is Chotte se Sansaar se,
yehi to kaha hai na Baba ne bhi,
kyun na Shuruwat bhi hum Baba se hi karein.........
Baba aap mere saath holi khelenge na..........
main intzaar karungi.....
Jai Sai Ram.
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Jai Sai Ram, Jyoti ji, just saw this thread after last time before you replied. Ab mai aapko kya bataon..yehan pardes mey hi humney finally thode rang laga hi liye..ekdum mann khush ho gaya..dekho ideher maine apko yeh likha ki aapki postings mey hi maza le lenge, aur agley din, humney mandir mey ..gaur poornima par, aarti key baad, sab devotees ney Baba Sai ko aur ek doosery ko rang lagaya aur Holi mubarak kiya. Nahin tou bas ghar mey hi..bachon aur patidev ko haldi laga lete the. Par Gujia aur shakkar pare mahut miss kiye. Abhi Ramesh bhai ney Holi Hurdung key bhi kuch photos bheje hai..jinhey dekh kar ..hum khush ho liye. Agar ho sake tou mujhe Brindaban, Mathura, Barsana ki kuch achi links bhejna…acha shubh ratri..India mey tou sab so chukey honge ! Sai Sai Sai !
-Anju