When Is Holi In 2012

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'Holi', the spring festival of India is celebrated with much pomp and show by Indians all over the world transcending the barriers of caste, creed, and communities. It is the festival of color and togetherness. Holi is celebrated on Phalgun Purnima at the end of the winter season on the last Full Moon day of the Lunar month Phalguna - February/March. Now you must be wondering when is Holi 2012? According to Gregorian Calendar, Holi 2012 has fallen on 8th March. On this auspicious day, people irrespective of caste or creed, religion or sect, ages, join in a group and have the fun of throwing and splashing colors on each other. Holi is one festival that offers unlimited fun and enjoyment. To wish one luck and prosperity on this very occasion, people send gifts. GiftstoIndia24x7.com is one of the most renowned online gifting portal which enables its customers to send gifts to India on any occasion.

According to Vaishnava Theology, there lived a powerful king of demons called Hiranyakashipu. Through his long penance, he won the heart of Lord Brahma and was blessed. He had been granted with a blessing which made it almost ...
... impossible for him to be killed. He had been granted with a blessing that he will not be killed during day or night, neither inside the home nor outside, not by a man or by an animal, neither on earth nor on sky. Hiranyakshyap started to consider himself a God and demanded everybody to worship him. Hiranyakashipu had a son. His name was Prahlada. Prahlada was a worshipper of Lord Vishnu. His father, Hiranyakashipu had warned him several times not to worship Lord Vishnu but he never obeyed him. So, Hiranyakashipu finally decided to kill his son, Prahlada. Hiranyakashipu's attempt to kill Prahlada failed. To get rid of his son, Hiranyakshyapu asked his sister, Holika to enter the fire with Prahlad on her lap, as she had a blessing which would prevent her from burning. When the heap of wood started burning, Prahlada came out unharmed and Holika was burnt to ashes. The burning of Holika is celebrated as Holi.

In memory of Lord Krishna and Radha's eternal love, Holi is celebrated for sixteen days in Vrindavan and Mathura. This celebration concludes on Rangpanchami. It happened once that Lord Krishna complained to his mother about the contrast between his dark skin complexion and Radha's fair skin complexion. On doing so repeatedly, Krishna's mother decided to apply color to Radha's face. When it was done, it was liked by Krishna and all his friends. Since then, Lord Krishna, along with his friends, used to smear colors on the gopis and Radha. As this incident took place during spring season, Holi is celebrated during spring, the season of love.

As gifting is the core essence of all Indian festivals and occasions, people exchange gifts on this auspicious occasion of Holi, to make the event more delightful. With the changing time, the gifting process has also gone through a long way. Now people send gifts through online portals to make the process easier and quicker. GiftstoIndia24x7.com, is into the business of sending online gifts since over a decade. Moreover the site has won numerous accolades and appreciation due to its efficient customer support and on time delivery team. Send Holi gifts availing the global services of this online store and win the hearts of your loved ones.

Since exchanging sweet is considered to be the the oldest tradition on any Indian festival or occasion to wish one prosperity and good health, you can send delicious sweets through the site. Here you will find a wide collection of sweets and dry fruits. To ease your searching process the site has categorized its wide galore of Holi gifts under different sections, such as Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for Kids and many more. On this auspicious occasion, you can allow the divine blessing of God shower on your loved ones by sending precious puja items. Celebrate the festival of color and joy by sending gifts to India and make this a memorable event.

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The author writes for GiftstoIndia24x7.com which has introduced pichkaris and Holi gifts to India. The site aims at connecting the global NRIs by enabling them to gifts to India on Holi. Send Holi gifts through us and experience the difference.