MalkangiriMarch, 9: The festival of colors, Holi, was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the residents of Balimela under Korukonda Block.
Holi, the festival of colors, is not only celebrated across India but has also gained recognition worldwide. The people of Balimela also celebrated the occasion with great joy and unity. The festival is not just about playing with colors; it spreads the message of unity, brotherhood, and love in society, which was clearly visible in Balimela.
The festival is mainly celebrated during the spring season, marking the end of winter. According to the Hindu calendar, it is celebrated in the month of Phalguna. The festival begins on the evening of Phalguna Purnima and continues for two days.
Holi is known as a festival of colors and happiness and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. In areas such as Dragline, OCC, Kalichhak, the Bazaar area, and Officer’s Line in Balimela, people enthusiastically celebrated the festival by applying colors to each other, forgetting anger, resentment, and differences, and strengthening bonds of brotherhood.
On this occasion, idols of Radha and Krishna were taken out in a Dol Yatra procession around the town accompanied by devotees. At different squares of the town, residents welcomed the deities, performed prayers, and also organized the traditional Dahi Handi event.
Women also gathered at the NAC Kalyan Mandap where they dressed their children as Radha and Krishna. The celebration included dance, music, and the joyful playing of colors. Guests who attended the event were warmly welcomed and served Pana (a traditional drink) as part of the festivities.
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