Question

2. What do you mean by Holi festival? How do people celebrate it?​

Answer 1

Answer:

English:

An ancient Hindu festival, which later became popular among non-Hindu communities as well, Holi heralds the arrival of spring after winter. It signifies the victory of good over evil and is celebrated as a day of spreading happiness and love. The festival is also celebrated as thanksgiving for good harvest.

Hindi:

एक प्राचीन हिंदू त्योहार, जो बाद में गैर-हिंदू समुदायों में भी लोकप्रिय हो गया, होली के बाद सर्दियों के बाद वसंत का आगमन होता है। यह बुराई पर अच्छाई की जीत का प्रतीक है और इसे खुशी और प्यार फैलाने के दिन के रूप में मनाया जाता है। त्योहार को अच्छी फसल के लिए धन्यवाद के रूप में भी मनाया जाता है।

Answer 2

Answer:

Holi represents the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. It is also said to be the enactment of a game the Hindu god Lord Krishna played with his consort Radha and the gopis, or milkmaids.

The celebration begins with Holika bonfire on the night before Holi. People gather, sing and dance around the bonfire and pray for the safety of their loved ones. ... People visit family and friends to throw colors on each other; laugh and chit-chat and then share Holi delicacies i.e. food and drinks.