Ghode Jatra

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      Ghode Jatra     Ghode Jatra is one of the annual festivals of Nepal which is basically celebrated in Kathmandu - Tudikhel. The word Ghoda refers to horse and Jatra means festival , so ghode Jatra is the festival of horses. Ghode Jatra is celebrated in the month of March - April. On the day of ghode Jatra Nepal Army performs various acts by riding horse, horse racing, horse parade, various performances can be seen in Kathmandu - Tudikhel ground. Public holiday is given in this day where most of the governmental office remains closed. "It is said that Gurumapa  - one of the demons used in live in Kathmandu and the kids started disappearing day by day which was believed to be because of Gurumapa so people tried various ways to scare Gurumapa but nothing could scare him and once people chased him upto Tudikhel ground where many horses ran towards Gurumapa which injured him and he finally got scared and ran away so Jhode Jatra was believed to be started since then".  During
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Holi 2024

 Holi


Holi is the annual festival that symbolizes the festival of colours which is celebrated all over Nepal, India and other countries as well . Holi is celebrated in the month of March - April. Holi is said to be the day of celebrations of victory of god over demons i.e.the death of Holika was believed to have happened on this particular day who was sitting on the firepit with Prahlad to kill him for being a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Holi is also celebrated as the symbol of love which was between Radha and Krishna because colours represents various aspects of life. 

Holi is the festival of colours as well as water because on the day of holi people play with different colours along water. Family and friends gathering and celebrating the festival together is the best thing that can be seen in this festival. The way of celebrations may vary in Nepal and India, Holi is observed as Fagu Purnima in Nepal is celebrated in two different days which is first day of holi for everyone and second day is observed in Terai region. During holi various concerts are organised in order to celebrate the festival as well to enjoy the concert as a holi concert where almost everyone can be seen wearing the T-shirt that is printed with the word Holi in it. Likewise,People filled the balloons with water and colour to splash on each other either by filled balloons or splashing water with water gun.On the other hand, in India people seems to wear White attire in holi as seen in various tv shows, series, movies and plays with colours, water, having Bhang Laddu, Thandai mixed with bhang.  


History

There are various stories based on Holi. According to Bhagbat Puran, one of the religious books of Hindu- it is written that Hiranyakashyap used to had a special gift that made him so arrogant as one would be able to kill in as form of human or animal, he can’t be killed either in land or air, not even outdoor or indoor, not in day or night and even by any weapons which made him that everyone should worship or follow him but his son Prahlad was the devotee of Lord Vishnu and no matter how much he asked Prahlad not to worship Lord Vishnu his son denied his words anger Hiranyakashyap requested his sister Holika to killed Prahlad. By the request of Hiranyakashyap, Holika agreed to sit on a pyre along with Prahlad but nothing happened to Prahalad instead Holika died by burning by that fire even though she had power not to be burned so, in India, people observed Holi along with Holika Dahan as a victory over sins. Likewise, lord Vishnu by forming himself as half human and half lion killed Hiranyakashyap by placing in his lap on the doorstep in the evening by using his lion claws.

Hence, Holi is one of the festivals which people eagerly wait to celebrate with joy and happiness and travel various place to celebrate holi and to attend concerts as per their likes. Holi can be best day for those who loves playing with colours and water yet don't feel hesitant to wash over the painted body and clothes. Although the way of celebrations of holi festival is different in Nepal and India, people might have the same excitement during Holi and festivals are the means to bound people who are not related by any means. Holi can be unpleasant for some who are allergic to colours though they love to celebrate it or not. Every festival has their own importance and people loves to celebrate them every year with excitement. May this Holi be safe and sound for everyone and brings unlimited happiness, Happy Holi to all. 

 

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