Holi Festival
On Tuesday the 26th of March we experienced the
festival of Holi. This takes place on
the last day of a week long festival, which celebrates the death of
Holika. Holika was an evil woman who
conspired with King Hiranyakashipu to kill his son, Prahalda. Believing she was protected by Lord Vishnu to
whom Prahalda was a devotee, Holika jumped into the fire with Prahalda, but
only Prahalda was spared.
The people of Pokhara came out en-masse to throw water bombs
and smear one another with powder of vibrant colours. We visited ‘Streets’ (a small orphanage
supported by GVI) and battled with the children there on the local playing
field. Needless to say; we lost, leaving
soaked and multi-coloured. It was a
great day.
Happy Holi!
Volunteer Simon Kettlewell
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| Volunteers and the Street Kids covered in colour for Holi Festival |
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