Phalgun
Pournima to
Panchami, this
festival is
celebrated for
two to five days
depending on the
regional
variations. It
has various
names such as
Hori, Dolyatra
in North Bharat,
Shimga, Holi,
Hutashani
mahotsav and
Holikadahan
(burning of
Holika) in the
state of Goa and
Maharashtra, and
Kamdahan
(burning of
desires) in
South Bharat.
This festival is
celebrated as
Dolyatra in the
state of Bengal.
It is also
called
Vasantotsav or
Vasantgamanotsav,
that is, the
festival
celebrated to
welcome the
Vasant (spring)
season. In North
Bharat, an
effigy of the
demoness Putna
is made and
burnt on the
night of Holi.
In South Bharat,
an effigy of
Madan is made
and burnt on
this day.
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