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Let's celebrate Holi and Rangapanchami in righteous way !

Content History of Holi Rituals of Holi Subtle drawing of the Holi ritual by Sanatan Sanstha's seekers Tradition of Holi Significance of Holi Do's and Dont's during the Holi Festival Celebrate Holi in the traditional way ! But did you ever ponder over this ? Curbing Malpractices during Holi is our Religious Duty ! Dhoolivandan Rangapanchami HJS's appeal to Hindus ! History of Holi The Bhavishya purana narrates a story in the context of this festival which is as follows - A female demon invaded a village and she started harassing little children. Hence the people obscenely abused and cursed her, they lit a fire everywhere to frighten her and thus drove her away. Rituals of Holi In this festival the main emphasis is laid on the burning of Holika or lighting of the Holi bonfire. The origin of the traditional lighting of Holi is attributed by some to the burning of evil demons like Holika, Holaka and Putana who troubled li