Holi
Holi, the Bhakti Rang of the Soul
Spring arrives in colour. Holi remembers Prahlad’s fearless devotion and the joy of Radha and Krishna. Choose the inner colour you want to wear this year and carry its reflection with you.
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What Holi means
Holi is kept on the full moon of Phalguna. On its eve the bonfire of Holika Dahan remembers how the child Prahlad, devoted to the Lord, was protected from the fire while the demoness Holika burned: devotion is safe in the fire that consumes pride. The next day friends and strangers share Gulal (Coloured Powder of Holi)Gulal · Coloured Powder of Holi Fine coloured powder playfully shared at Holi; traditionally made from flowers and herbs. and Kesar (Saffron)Kesar · Saffron The saffron hue of renunciation and devotion, and the classic colour of Holi. colours, and old quarrels are forgiven.
The saints sing of a colour that never fades: the colour of the Divine Name that the Guru gives. Outer colours wash away by evening; the bhakti (Devotional Song)Bhajan · Devotional Song A song of devotion, often sung together by the community to music of harmonium and tabla. colour of the soul deepens with every hour of Sadhna (Daily Meditation Practice)Sadhna · Daily Meditation Practice Regular, disciplined meditation on the inner experience received in Brahm Gyan; the daily workout of the mind..
Bhakti Rang
Which inner colour will you wear this spring?
Each colour of Holi can stand for a quality of the soul. Choose one to carry through the season.
Spring satsang schedule
Programs around Holi appear here as the ashrams announce them. See all upcoming programs.
More festivals of the year
NavratriBeing celebrated now · dates to be confirmed
DussehraDates to be announced
DiwaliDates to be announced
Bhai DoojDates to be announced
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