There is so much more going in and around my world that I need to voice so much so that I've actually developed a bit block in my throat chakra!
So I have decided since there is still a lot that I love about India and want to share with you I'm going to continue with this series but I'll only post the series once a week, the intention is the weekend so if you've been following make sure you stop by on Saturday or Sunday each week.
I will also try to get a post in mid week about some of the things that are transpiring in my world but for now the series
Number ten on the list is...
Holi
The "Festival of Colour" or better known in India as the "Festival of Love" now I could generalize and talk about all of the Festivals, and it's true I love many but Holi by far, is my favorite and something I look forward to every single year!
This picture here on the right is from my very first Holi celebrations five years ago where I played with children in a charity school.
Our auspicious town is quite special this time of year since one of the stories surrounding the origin of Holi explains that Krishna who was darker in colour decided to paint the fair skin of his beloved Radha. He did so in such a loving and joyful manner that everyone wanted to join in on the fun.
So thousands of people flock to our town to partake in the festivities; the crowds walk the streets and attend temples where colour is thrown with wreckless abandon.
It can reach a feverish tone and I for one tend to avoid the crowds now and just play with my family and children in our home and neighborhood. The kids love throwing colour on passerby's and the giggles and shouts of "Holi Hai" can be heard all over.
My kids are at such fun ages for this festival and were real troopers outlasting some of their older siblings!
Have you celebrated Holi? If so please share with me your experience and if you've never had an opportunity consider joining us here in India next year for this celebration at our Guesthouse!
So I have decided since there is still a lot that I love about India and want to share with you I'm going to continue with this series but I'll only post the series once a week, the intention is the weekend so if you've been following make sure you stop by on Saturday or Sunday each week.
I will also try to get a post in mid week about some of the things that are transpiring in my world but for now the series
Number ten on the list is...
Holi
The "Festival of Colour" or better known in India as the "Festival of Love" now I could generalize and talk about all of the Festivals, and it's true I love many but Holi by far, is my favorite and something I look forward to every single year!This picture here on the right is from my very first Holi celebrations five years ago where I played with children in a charity school.
Our auspicious town is quite special this time of year since one of the stories surrounding the origin of Holi explains that Krishna who was darker in colour decided to paint the fair skin of his beloved Radha. He did so in such a loving and joyful manner that everyone wanted to join in on the fun.
So thousands of people flock to our town to partake in the festivities; the crowds walk the streets and attend temples where colour is thrown with wreckless abandon.
It can reach a feverish tone and I for one tend to avoid the crowds now and just play with my family and children in our home and neighborhood. The kids love throwing colour on passerby's and the giggles and shouts of "Holi Hai" can be heard all over.
No one is safe; if you leave your house there will be colour thrown on you, my in laws turn into children on this day and to watch them laugh and enjoy themselves so much makes my heart swell with love.
My kids are at such fun ages for this festival and were real troopers outlasting some of their older siblings!
Have you celebrated Holi? If so please share with me your experience and if you've never had an opportunity consider joining us here in India next year for this celebration at our Guesthouse!
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