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The Bright and Vibrant Festival of Dol Purnima in Bengal

Dol-Purnima

In Bengal, we celebrate Dol-Purnima. Nothing is as colourful and vibrant as this festival. Read to know more about Dol-Purnima.

People all across the country celebrate Holi. But, do you know that in Bengal the festival of Holi is known as Dol-Jatra or Dol-Purnima?  People in West Bengal celebrate this festival of Dolyatra with grandeur and pride. It may be the festival of colours for the rest of the country but it is way more than that to the people of Bengal. According to the Bengali calendar, it is the last festival of the year. That is why it gains special importance in the lives of people here. You need the proper puja samagris to celebrate this auspicious occasion of Dol-Purnima.

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Know About the Significances of Holika Dahan in Our Culture

holika dahan

Holika Dahan is an important ritual which is celebrated before Holi. Read this blog to know more about the rituals and their importance.

The festival of colours- Holi is celebrated all over the country in great spirit. People of every caste, colour, creed, race come together on the day of Holi and forget the differences between them. The tagline “Bura Na Mano, Holi Hai” represents the secular culture of India. It is the festival which brings colours to life.  There are different names for the festival of Holi. Some call it Dol-Jatra or Basanta Utsav (since it is a spring festival). The most popular Holi is that of the Braj, Mathura, Shantiniketan, Vrindavan, Nandagaon, and Barsana region, etc. These cities are very famous for the festival of Holi. The celebration of Holi begins with Holika Dahan the night before. It is a traditional ritual which you do with different puja samagri. In this blog, we will discuss all it. Continue reading Know About the Significances of Holika Dahan in Our Culture →