The Nepali community in Colorado will organize a Holi program aiming to promote reconciliation, unity, and goodwill and teach the culture to future generations.
President Jagdishchandra Dhakal of Nepali Ghar stated that it is organizing an event to play Holi at the Nepali Cultural Center from 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, March 11.
The general secretary Bhola Katuwal has invited different Nepali organizations and the public that have an interest in Nepal and Nepali culture. He also encouraged them to help promote the Holi program that aims to educate about Nepali religion and culture through acts of kindness.
Holi is celebrated on the eighth day of Falgun Shukla Ashtami. It represents the triumph of truth and faith over falsehood and injustice. This festival starts with worship in front of Gaddhibaithak in Basantpur.
The Pahadi region of Nepal celebrates Holi on Fagu Purnima, while Madhes celebrates the day after. Holi is also widely observed in countries such as India, Pakistan, Japan, Thailand, Australia, England, and America; however, due to local holidays being held on different days in these countries, Holi can usually be found taking place on Saturday or Sunday near Holi’s real date.
According to the Ramayana, King Hiranyakashyap ordered his sister Holika (who had been granted fire immunity by Brahma) to sit in a flaming pyre with his son Prahlad, who was a devotee of Vishnu. Instead of Prahlad – Holika was died. Since the death of Holika who abused her power, there has been a tradition of celebrating Holi.
During the Dhapar Yuga, Kansha sent the demon, Putana, to end the young Krishna’s life. Putana fed the baby with poison-laced breast milk, but it was Pushana who passed away instead of Krishna. After Putna’s death, a legend circulated that Bajrabasi held a celebration of Phagu as an expression of joy.
As per the Nepali custom, Hindu culture and traditions mandate celebrating this festival joyously as a victory of truth over falsehood.
