Holi is absolutely my favorite festival. I like the way it adds color to life. The enthusiasm, attitude and the effusiveness of this festival add new dimensions to every day living.
I remember the holis of our childhood when the brother and me would be out in the streets, early in the day, armed with pichkaris and pocket full of hues. How we used to get drenched in various shades, going absolutely crazy with happiness celebrating this amazing festival with our friends and family. The late afternoon lazy baths after the ecstatic revelry, followed by a huge spread of yummy non-veg food was something we really looked forward to.
As we grew, from school to college, and then higher education and job postings in different cities, I am fortunate enough to have a close set of friends with whom I have shared fond memories of this festival through out the growing up years. From the week long revelry in the school hostel during my high school days, when each evening for an entire week began with throwing buckets of water on each other to late night mopping off the mess with heavy curtains to avoid punishment, to going out with dholaks and color with an absolutely crazy set of friends in delhi, I have enjoyed it all.
Holi is indeed a festival which aims to wipe off all sorrows and give immense joy to those who celebrate it. It adds the needed zest, spark and color to life. Wish a Happy Holi to all. May the spirit of the festival touch each of your lives and fill it with the colours of happiness.
Happy Holi...where friends become even closer and enemies become friends!
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