Why Hindus celebrate Holi and Diwali?

Holi and Diwali Legends Holi is also widely known as the celebration of Lord Krishna. Krishna is a famous Hindu god who was believed to be mischievous and silly. In South India, Diwali is celebrated as the day that Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.

How does Holi relate to Hinduism?

Holi is a joyous and colorful holiday. It is one of the two most important festivals of the Hindu year (the other is Diwali). The holiday dates back to the fourth century A.D. It commemorates the return of spring after a long winter and also symbolizes good triumphing over evil.

What is Holi festival Hindu festival of Colour behind the news?

Holi is based on a story about the god Vishnu and how he saved a boy from being killed in a fire started by his evil aunt. It’s a festival that celebrates the arrival of spring. Which is why it’s held at the end of March.

How does Diwali affect the life of a Hindu?

Lakshmi, wealth and prosperity For many Indians the festival honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. People start the new business year at Diwali, and some Hindus will say prayers to the goddess for a successful year. Hindus will leave the windows and doors of their houses open so that Lakshmi can come in.

Why do we like Holi festival?

Holi is a vibrant, energetic and multi-coloured two-day celebration of love, colour and fertility that takes place every year in February/March. Not only does it mark the official arrival of spring, but it also commemorates the enduring love between Lord Krishna and Radha.

Why do we throw color on Holi?

According to NationalGeographic.org, the powdered paint (called “gulal”) thrown during the festival represents the bonfire from which Prahalad was saved. The powders also pay homage to the bright colors seen during the spring season.

How was Holi created?

The origins of Holi come from a mix of Hindu mythology including the popular legend of Hiranyakashyap – a demon king who wanted to be immortal. He wanted everyone to worship him as god but his own son, Prahlada, chose to worshipped Vishnu instead, which offended his father.

Why was Holi created?

How was Holi made?

The origin of Holi is believed to be before the birth of Christ. Legend goes that Lord Vishnu had assassinated the younger brother of the demon lord, Hiranyakashipu. Even today, the story of Holika is re-enacted by actors on Holi. Bonfires across the country are lit up to celebrate the burning away of the evil spirits.

Did Allahabad High Court invent an essential religious practice?

No gifts for guessing, Allahabad high court quashed the petition but in the process it invented a doctrine called essential religious practice. Note here that court could easily quash the petition on social reform ground but nevertheless it chose to invent a doctrine.

Should secular courts decide what’s essential religious practice?

When courts sit in judgement over these issues, question arise on appropriateness or otherwise of secular courts interpreting religious scriptures and deciding what’s essential religious practice and what’s not. These are not irrelevant questions. They hit back to the fundamental values on which our Republic was founded upon.

Is Article 15 of the Indian Constitution Part 3?

If you recall article art. 25, it is subject to other provisions of part 3 of constitution. Article 15 is part of part 3. Let’s wait for supreme court judgement. Similarly issue is going on with regard to entry of women in Shani Shingnapur temple and Haji Ali mosque.

What is Queshi V Bihar (1958)?

Queshi v/s state of Bihar (1958) The doctrine was lapped up by the supreme court. It held that the sacrifice of a cow on the occasion of Id was not an essential religious practice for Muslims. There was no social reform agenda here. Since than doctrine has spelt out the outer limits of what could be called the sole domain of religion.