Doljatra Bengal

 Doljatra in West Bengal 2021

Doljatra, otherwise called Dolyatra is a local public occasion in the Indian province of West Bengal. It might likewise be known as Dol Purnima in Assam and Odisha.

It is commended around the same time as Holi, the last full moon in the Hindu schedule, and furthermore has the moniker 'Celebration of Colors'.

It varies from Holi in that it is the last celebration of the Bengali Year and depends on an alternate legend to that of Holi. Holi Celebration Around The World

 

Customs of Doljatra

Doljatra depends on the legend of Krishna and Radha where Lord Krishna communicated his adoration to his cherished Radha upon the arrival of Doljatra. 

 Like Holi, shaded powder is a critical piece of celebrations, and is known as 'phag' in Bengal. The use of phag begins with a level of worship as the powder is applied to pictures of expired relatives, at that point on the feet of elderly folks as a sign of regard. From that point on, it is a free for all, with everybody ready for being given a 'characteristic of regard' - essentially to get canvassed in phag. FESTIVALS

The celebration is otherwise called the 'swing celebration' as icons of both Krishna and Radha are marched on profoundly embellished carts (a kind of open car seat), which are swung around. Ladies will sing melodies while the men splash shaded powder at the icons.

Doljatra additionally has an additional importance for Bengalis, as it denotes the birthday of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, an incredible sixteenth century Vaishnava holy person and artist, viewed by some as a manifestation of Krishna. see more post