Dehradun. With the advent of spring, the colors of Holi have started climbing on Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. Especially in Kumaon, the colors of Holi have started disintegrating. Like Lathmar Holi of Barsane, Holi of Kumaon also has its own importance. Holi starts two months before in Kumaon. Along with Abir-Gulal, there is a special tradition of singing Holi. The Holi here is played in a completely Hindustani classical style. Holi singing begins with the worship of Ganesha worshiping Pashupatinath Shiva, as well as the laughter and laughter of Radhakrishna of Braj. Finally the Holi singing ends with blessings.
There are two types of Holi in Kumaon, Khadi Holi and Baithki Holi. Holi begins with the singing of Baitki Holi. Baitki Holi is sung in homes and temples. It is believed that Holi starts from Vasant Panchami here, but in some parts of Kumaon, Holi starts from the first Sunday of Paush month. At that time the winter season is at its peak. To beat the harsh winter nights, melodious gatherings start gathering. On the beats of harmonium and tabla, the raga-ragini round starts. In the sitting Holi, the gathering of women is different, then that of men is different. Folk songs have more importance in women’s Holi. In addition to dance and music, there is more laughter and laughter. Meeting of men Holi has its own significance. There is no frivolity in it.
Men are seen singing in groups with harmonium, tabla and tongs. Holi is sung in the typical classical tradition. Ragas have their own importance in Kumaon Holi. Dhamar Raag is the tradition of Holi singing. Holi is sung in the ragas of Peelu, Janglakafi, Sahana, Vihag, Jajwanti, Jogia, Jhijhoti, Bhim Palasi, Khayaz and Bageshwari. Different in the afternoon, different ragas are decorated in the evening. Holi singing starts from the first Sunday of Paush month and continues till Falgun Purnima.
There is a sense of spirituality in Holi songs from Paush month to Vasant Panchami. From Vasant Panchami to Shivratri, there is a sprinkling of semi-shringaric rasa, while after that, there is a sense of complete beauty in the songs of Holi. There are all kinds of expressions in the songs of devotion, dispassion, separation, love-Vatsalya, makeup, the mockery of Krishna-gopis.
Khadi Holi is sung in a group standing. It is mostly sung in rural areas. White colored kurta, churidar pajama and cap are the special attire of Holi. They go from house to house to sing Holi. Wishing for happiness and prosperity is done through songs. There is more laughter and gaiety in Khadi Holi.
It is believed that the tradition of Holi sitting in the Kumaon region started from the 15th century. The tradition of singing Holi started from the reign of Chand dynasty in Champawat. Starting from Kali Kumaon, Gumdesh and Sui, it gradually spread everywhere and its color took over the entire Kumaon.
Cheerbandhan and chirdahan also have great importance in Kumaon Holi. Cheerbandhan happens on Amla Ekadashi. A branch of a green Paya tree is made to stand in the middle. Rangoli is made around it. A rag is brought from every house and rags are tied on the branch of the foot. A day before Holi, along with Holikadahan, chirdahan also takes place. It is also a celebration of Prahlad’s symbolic victory over his father Hinyakashipu. Gujiya and potato gutkas are served to the holyars in homes.
Disguise is also of great importance in Holi. It is more prevalent in women. As Holi gets closer, laughter and laughter are also at their peak. Women masquerade as men by disguising themselves as men. It is copied by wearing the clothes of a man of the society and family and making his full disguise. Prank is also a medium to satirize social evils.
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