The festival of Holi in Saharsa district was celebrated with joy and enthusiasm in Saharsa district with the fun of Falgun and colors. There was a boom of colors at every street, every corner and every intersection. Since morning, the group of children, youth and elderly were seen painting each other with colors and pitchers. The happiness of the people immersed in Holi’s fun was reflected in the face. A round of colors continued till noon, after which Gulal and Abir’s Holi started in the evening after bathing and rest, which will continue till late night. During this time people enjoyed dishes in the houses, went to each other’s house and sweetened their mouths and took blessings of elders. This festival of Holi became not only of colors, but forgot to embrace the mutual hatred and become a symbol of love.
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A family in playing Holi – Photo: Amar Ujala
Police was ready on the security front
This year, the police administration was also completely vigilant due to Holi and Zuma falling together. A police patrol team was seen around the streets, chowk-intersections and mosques. From the junior to the senior police officers, they were stationed on the streets, so that the hoodlings can be controlled. The activities of the bike riders were specially monitored, so that the euphoria of Holi remained peaceful.
Children showed the most enthusiasm
The enthusiasm of Holi among the children was made. White clothes, colored pitchers, colorful caps on the head and various types of masks on the face, children made Holi even more colorful. Small children were seen soaking the passers by dissolving color outside the house. Somewhere the children wearing Spiderman and the masks of Narendra Modi remained the attraction of Holi.
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Couple putting each other Abir Gulal – Photo: Amar Ujala
Holi was created in the color of tradition
On the occasion of Holi, years old traditions were also played with full devotion. The smell of dishes and dishes with special arrangements of cold and cannabis continued in the mohallas. Mass and chicken shops saw huge crowds since morning. Where the price of mutton reached Rs 700 to 800 per kg, yet there was a crowd of buyers.
The stream of the festival started with Holika Dahan
A day before Holi, the tradition of Holika Dahan was played on Thursday night, which has religious and mythological significance. This tradition has been going on for years, symbolizing the victory of Prahlada’s devotion and the end of evil. The townspeople revolved around the fire and resolved to end the evils of their mind.
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Bangaon Holi Festival – Photo: Amar Ujala
Holi of Bangaon is known for its uniqueness. Art Culture Officer Sneha Jha said that Holi of water, clay, color, gulal and notes is played in Bangaon. At the same time there is a rich tradition of three -day classical music celebrations, which is held under the joint aegis of Art Culture and Youth Department and District Administration. During this time, artists from different parts of the country make people feel happy with their beautiful performances.
Half with the color of love was defeated
Advocate Lukman Ali, the regional convenor of the Muslim National Forum, also gave a beautiful message about Holi. He said that Hindustani Muslims will also offer prayers of Zuma and celebrate Holi. This festival is not only of colors, but a festival of humanity, brotherhood and love. He said that religion is not greater than humanity and through Holi we all should take the initiative to connect the hearts.
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Saharsa police patrol near mosque – photo: Amar Ujala
He told that Holi has a historical place in the common Tehzeeb of Hindustan. Whether it is Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya or Ajmer Sharif, all adopted this festival. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah had named it ‘Eid-e-Gulabi’, where people used to embrace and spread the message of love.
Brotherhood dissolved in colorsMade example
This Holi once again proved that communal harmony and social unity are our real strength. People of every street, every mohalla, every religion joined the colors and joined each other’s happiness. Responding to the politics of hate, this time the color of love gave everyone color.
