Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!” It is also a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be. Holi is celebrated in Spring, the transition phase of winter and summer. Here are some interesting aspects of this festivity also known as Rang Panchami, Basant utsav, Hola Mohalla, Lathmar Holi and so on.
The period induces the growth of bacteria in the environment and physical body. When Holika is burnt, temperature in vicinity rises substantially. For those who go around the bonfire or the pyre, such heat is said to kill the bacteria in the body and cleanses it.
During this phase, the body experiences some tardiness; to counter laziness, people sing and dance to music with Dhol, Manjira and such traditional instruments. This helps in rejuvenating the human body.
Colours are said to play a vital role in fitness of human body. Deficiency of a particular colour could cause an impairment that can be healed when that colour element is supplemented. It is not surprising that today wellness experts recommend to Eat colours through varied veggies –see image!
In ancient times, when people were playing Holi, natural sources like turmeric, Neem, Palash and so on, were used by them. The playful pouring and throwing of colour powders made from such natural sources, is said to strengthen the ions in the body with a healing effect overall.
It is interesting to see growing people awareness of the harmful effects of synthetic colours and moving towards natural herbal colours!
Happy Holi!
