Paragraph on Holi 150 Words
Holi is known as the festival of colours .It is one of the most important festivals in India. This festival is celebrated with great pomp and joy, and is a waited the whole year. People forget all the sadness and celebrate this festival. Colours known as ‘Gulal’ is first offered to god. Then it is offered to elders on their feet and taken blessings .It is believed that the colours in Holi bring positivity and happiness in our lives. Holi also has a mythological belief for which this festival is celebrated .
Prahlad the song of king Hiranyakasyap refuses to workship him where as workship lord Vishnu. Upon seeing his disobedience Devil king along with his sister Holika planned to set Prahlad on fire .Holika sat Prahlad on Holika’s Lap where Holika got burnt and Prahlad was safe because he constantly kept chanting Lord Vishnu’s name. This festival is often celebrated as the victory of good over evil. Huge leaps of wood are piled and set on fire to celebrate this festival .People colour each other’s face and offer sweets to celebrate the festival.
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