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File 'Holi'
celebrated in a unique way in Mathura
by Brijesh Kumar Singh Mathura:
Festive spirit continues in Mathura where women celebrate 'Holi', by tearing
away the clothes of their menfolk and beating them with it. The special "Kapra
Phar" (tearing-cloth) Holi was played at Baldev village in Mathura . The celebration
is called "Huranga" which the locals say is the bigger of "Holi" festivities.
While the focal point of "Holi" celebrations is Lord Krishna, "Huranga" is based
on Lord Balram, elder brother of Lord Krishna. Huranga is celebrated inside the
campus of the temple of Lord Balram . "Men and women gather at the temple to celebrate
this festival. The women tear away the clothes of the men and beat the men with
it. But the main thing is that the women will tear only the clothes men are wearing
on the upper body portion. According to tradition, this is celebrated only by
the sister-in-law and brother-in-law," said Ghanshyam, a priest. The celebration
attracts domestic and foreign tourists in large numbers. "It is a very colourful
festival. It is a very big festival which one rarely gets to see in life, " said
J.P Verma, a devotee. Celebrated in the month of Phagun (February-March) according
to the Hindu calendar, Holi is associated with the uninhibited expression of love
and affection. The festival also marks the onset of spring. Celebrated at the
onset of spring, the festival also holds a mythological importance - that of the
triumph of good over evil. -Mar 13,
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