Happy Holika Dahan

Happy Holika Dahan

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Tonight, we gather around the flames of Holika Dahan, a ritual as ancient as the stories we tell. But this isn't just a bonfire; it's a powerful symbol, a fiery reminder of the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Look at the flames dancing and reaching for the sky! They consume the effigy of Holika, representing all that holds us back: our fears, our doubts, our negativity. Just as those flames consume the dry wood, we too can burn away the burdens that weigh us down. Holika Dahan is a…
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Chowtals, ulara and other songs

Chowtals, ulara and other songs

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Please check our small - but growing - list of Phagwah related songs and chants. Please check the links below for some Chautaals, Ullaraa/Dhamari, Belwara, Lej, Jogira and Phagwah/Holi songs Join the chautaal-singing groups wherever you are and sing with them this Holi. If you have any special songs/chautaals that you wish to be added, please send them to us at mahadeofoundation@gmail.com For English lyrics, click here For हिंदी गीत, click here Photo by Nishant Das at Pexels.com
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रंग बरसे भीगे चुनरवाली

रंग बरसे भीगे चुनरवाली, रंग बरसेअरे, किने मारी पिचकारी तोरी भीगी अंगिया?रंग रसिया, रंग रसिया, हो सोने की थारी में जो ना परोसाखाए गोरी का यार बलम तरसे, रंग बरसे लौंगा-इलाची का बीड़ा लगायाचाबे गोरी का यार बलम तरसे, रंग बरसे बेला-चमेली का सेज बिछायासोवै गोरी का यार बलम तरसे, रंग बरसे  It’s raining colors, and the colors are drenching the scarf-clad girl! Oh, who has drenched colored water on your soaked body? It’s the colorful pleasure seeker. On a golden plate, a meal is sent. The girl’s friend eats away while the husband pines away. It’s raining colors, It’s…
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Rang barse bheege chunar waalee

Rang barse bheege chunar waalee, rang barseAre kine maaree pichkaaree toree bheegee angiyaa?O rangrasia rangrasia Sone kee thaalee mai jo naa parosaaKhaaye gauree kaa yaar balam tarse rang barse Launga ilaichi kaa beeḍa lagaayaaChabe gaureei kaa yaar, balam tarse rang barse ... Belaa chamelee kaa sez bhichhaayaaSoye gauree kaa yaar, balam tarse rang barse It’s raining colors, and the colors are drenching the scarf-clad girl! Oh, who has drenched colored water on your soaked body? It’s the colorful pleasure seeker. On a golden plate, a meal is sent. The girl’s friend eats away while the husband pines away. It’s raining…
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होली आई रे कन्हाई

होली आई रे कन्हाई, होली आईरंग छलके सुना दे जरा बाँसुरी बरसे गुलाल रंग मोरे आंगनवाअपने ही रंग में रंग दे मोहे सजनवातोरे कारण घरसे आई, तोरे कारण होतोरे कारण घरसे आई हूँ निकलके सुना दे जरा बाँसुरी छुटे ना रंग ऐसी रंग दे चुनरियाधोबनिया धोए चाहे सारी उमरियामोहे भाए ना हरजाई रंग हलके सुना दे जरा बाँसुरी The festival of Holi is here, Lord Krishna! The colors are flowing everywhere. The music of your flute is being played. The colors are showering in my courtyard! Dear ones color me in your colors. Look, my heart is dancing. I have…
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Holi aayee re kanhaaee

Holi aayee re kanhaaee, holi aaayee reRang chhalake sunaa de jaraa baasuree Barase gulaal rang more anganawaaApane hee rang me rang de mohe sajanawaaTore kaaran gharase aayee hoo nikalake sunaa de jaraa baasuree Chhute naa rang aisee rang de chunariyaaDhobaniya dhoye chaahe saaree umariyaaMohe bhaaye naa harajaayee rang halake sunaa de jaraa baasuriee The festival of Holi is here, Lord Krishna! The colors are flowing everywhere. The music of your flute is being played. The colors are showering in my courtyard! Dear ones color me in your colors. Look, my heart is dancing. I have come from my house only…
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