Posted by Vidya on July 18, 1997 at 14:22:24:

In Reply to: Re: Holi posted by shree on March 16, 1997 at 08:35:06:

: : Information sought about observance of Holi, coming up end of March. Tales is of Hiranya Kashipu's sister Holi trying to walk into fire with Prahlad Maharaj. But also throwing of colors connected to Krishna's pastimes. Any special way of celebrating? Thanks

: Please look at the following sites for a description of Holi and how it is celebrated.

: http://india.indiagov.org/culture/festival/holi.htm
: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7830/holi.htm

: You can hear some traditional holi songs at:

Holi is celebrated by Hindus in Guyana by the singing of special songs called Chowtaals and by the spraying of coloured powder (abrack) and water (abeer). In Guyana, Holi is called Phagwah. The season starts with the Planting of the Holika. A castor oil plant is planted. This plant will be burnt one month later as Holika , commemorating Prahlad's

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: : : : Information sought about observance of Holi, coming up end of March. Tales is of Hiranya Kashipu's sister Holi trying to walk into fire with Prahlad Maharaj. But also throwing of colors connected to Krishna's pastimes. Any special way of celebrating? Thanks : : Please look at the following sites for a description of Holi and how it is celebrated. : : http://india.indiagov.org/culture/festival/holi.htm : : http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7830/holi.htm : : You can hear some traditional holi songs at: : Holi is celebrated by Hindus in Guyana by the singing of special songs called Chowtaals and by the spraying of coloured powder (abrack) and water (abeer). In Guyana, Holi is called Phagwah. The season starts with the Planting of the Holika. A castor oil plant is planted. This plant will be burnt one month later as Holika , commemorating Prahlad's

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