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Holi (other)
Holi is a spring festival, also known as the festival of colours or the festival of love. Holi may also refer to: * ''Holi'' (1940 film), a 1940 Hindi/Urdu social drama film * ''Holi'' (1984 film), an Indian coming of age drama film directed by Ketan Mehta * ''Holi'' (2002 film), an Indian Telugu film, directed by SVN Vara Prasad * Holi (singer), alias of Akiko Kobayashi, Japanese singer, songwriter, composer and arranger See also * Holi, Punjab, Holi in the Punjab region * Holika, a demoness in Hinduism associated with Holika Dahan * Holika Dahan, a festival preceding Holi * Antti Hölli (born 1987), Finnish ice hockey player * Holika Holika (, ), also known as Simhika, is an asuri in Hinduism. She is the sister of the asura-kings Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha, and the paternal aunt of Prahlada. The legend of '' Holika Dahan'' (Holika's burning) signifies the triumph o ..., a demoness in Hindu Vedic scriptures * Holík, a surname (including a list of people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holi
Holi () is a major Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring.The New Oxford Dictionary of English (1998) p. 874 "Holi /'həʊli:/ noun a Hindu spring festival ...".Yudit Greenberg, Encyclopedia of Love in World Religions, Volume 1, , p. 212 It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna.R Deepta, A.K. Ramanujan's ‘Mythologies’ Poems: An Analysis, Points of View, Volume XIV, Number 1, Summer 2007, pp. 74–81 Additionally, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu.; Holi originated and is predominantly celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, but has also spread to other regions of Asia and parts of the Western world through the Indian diaspora.Ebeling, Karin (10), Holi, an Indian Festival, and its Reflection in English Media; Die Ordnung des Standard und die Differenzierung der Diskurse: Akten des 41. Linguistischen Kolloquiums in Mannhe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holi (1940 Film)
''Holi'' (Festival Of Colour) is a 1940 Hindi/Urdu social drama film directed by A. R. Kardar. ''Holi'' was produced by Ranjit Movietone and had music composed by Khemchand Prakash with lyrics by D. N. Madhok. It had Khursheed and Motilal starring in the lead with Sitara Devi, Ishwarlal, Keshavrao Date, Dixit, Ghory and Manohar Kapoor. With two love stories as a format, the film pits the rich against the poor, in the shape of two pairs of lovers; a poor-girl-rich-boy, and a rich-boy-poor-girl. The film showed Motilal as a villain who reforms through the love of Kokila, played by Khursheed. Plot The film starts with a Holi scene, with the people being drenched in colour. Sunder (Ishwarlal) is a poor man who lives with his mother and sister Kokila ( Khursheed). Champa (Sitara Devi), an artist, is the daughter of a wealthy Seth (business man). Champa and Sunder meet and fall in love. Chand ( Motilal), also from a rich family lusts after Kokila. Sunder is framed by the evil Chan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holi (1984 Film)
''Holi'' is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age drama film directed by Ketan Mehta, whose socially conscious work has been compared to American director Spike Lee. ''''. It is based on eponymous play by Marathi writer, .Holi (1984)- Movie Review '' |
Holi (2002 Film)
''Holi'' is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by SVN Vara Prasad. It stars Uday Kiran and Richa Pallod in the lead roles. Plot Kiran works at a software firm and lives with his supportive family, including his parents, brother, and sister-in-law, who strongly believe in the idea of love marriage. Inspired by their experiences, Kiran begins to see love marriage as an ideal. Meanwhile, Sandhya, whose full name is Akhilandeswari Sandhya Kumari, joins the same software firm. Kiran quickly falls in love with her and confides in his family, who enthusiastically support his feelings. Encouraged by their advice, he expresses his love to Sandhya during a Holi celebration in her village, Madanapalle. However, Sandhya, who does not believe in love before marriage, rejects his proposal, leading to a rift between them. As the story unfolds, Sandhya gradually develops feelings for Kiran. Complications arise when her marriage is arranged with someone el ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holi (singer)
__NOTOC__ , also known by her alias Holi, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, composer and arranger. Kobayashi collaborated with Brian Eno and U2 on their 1995 project, the Passengers. Her smash hit debut song, from 1985s popular show "Kinyōbi no Tsumatachi e" made her famous in Japan. She was born in Tokyo and first began singing at age 15 and writing, later, songs for other artists that became big hits at home and abroad making her famous. She received a degree in philosophy from the prestigious Gakushuin University in Tokyo. Her first proper job in the music industry was as a secretary at a music publishing company, which she got through a professor from university. She debuted as a writer in 1984, writing the song "Moon Eyes" for folk duo Bread & Butter. Then, in 1985, she released her debut single . The song became an instant hit, and earned Kobayashi a nomination for best newcomer at the 27th Japan Record Awards. Staff that worked on the recording began to compare Kobayas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holi, Punjab
Holi () is a major Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring.The New Oxford Dictionary of English (1998) p. 874 "Holi /'həʊli:/ noun a Hindu spring festival ...".Yudit Greenberg, Encyclopedia of Love in World Religions, Volume 1, , p. 212 It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna.R Deepta, A.K. Ramanujan's ‘Mythologies’ Poems: An Analysis, Points of View, Volume XIV, Number 1, Summer 2007, pp. 74–81 Additionally, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu.; Holi originated and is predominantly celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, but has also spread to other regions of Asia and parts of the Western world through the Indian diaspora.Ebeling, Karin (10), Holi, an Indian Festival, and its Reflection in English Media; Die Ordnung des Standard und die Differenzierung der Diskurse: Akten des 41. Linguistischen Kolloquiums in Mannhe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holika
Holika (, ), also known as Simhika, is an asuri in Hinduism. She is the sister of the asura-kings Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha, and the paternal aunt of Prahlada. The legend of '' Holika Dahan'' (Holika's burning) signifies the triumph of righteousness over sin. Holika is associated with the annual bonfire on the night before Holi, the festival of colours. Legend According to the Puranas, a king named Hiranyakashipu, like many asuras, wished to be immortal. To fulfill this desire, he performed the required tapas until he was granted a boon by Brahma. Hiranyakashipu was granted five wishes: that he would not die at the hands of any being created by Brahma, that he would not perish inside or outside, by day or night, by any weapon, on the earth or in the sky, by men or beasts, devas or asuras, that he be unequalled, that he possess undiminishing power, and that he be the one ruler of all creation. His wish was granted and Hiranyakashipu conquered the three worlds, assumi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan (), rendered Holika Dahanam in Sanskrit or Chotti Holi, is a Hindu festival in which a bonfire is lit to celebrate the burning of the demoness, Holika This ritual is symbolic of victory of good over evil. It precedes Holi, the festival of colours, which celebrates the spring season. According to legend, Holika was the sister of Hiranyakashipu, who acquired a boon that rendered her invulnerable to fire. She then attempted to kill her nephew, Prahlada, by placing him on her lap in a bonfire. However, she was immolated while Prahlada was saved from the fire. In South India, this occasion is called Kama Dahanam, and is associated with the legend of Shiva burning Kamadeva to ashes with his third eye. Pantomimes of Kamadeva are performed on this occasion in rural Tamil Nadu, and his effigies are burnt. Significance The night before Holi, pyres are burnt in North India, East India, Assam, Nepal, and parts of South India in keeping with this tradition. In some parts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antti Hölli
Antti Hölli (born July 16, 1987) is a Finland, Finnish ice hockey player. Holli made his SM-liiga debut playing with Tappara during the 2006–07 SM-liiga season. Career statistics References External links * 1987 births Living people Finnish ice hockey right wingers Herlev Eagles players Herning Blue Fox players Ilves players Lempäälän Kisa players MHC Martin players Milton Keynes Lightning players Peliitat Heinola players SønderjyskE Ishockey players Tappara players Vaasan Sport players Finnish expatriate ice hockey players in Denmark Finnish expatriate ice hockey players in England Finnish expatriate ice hockey players in Slovakia 21st-century Finnish sportsmen {{Finland-icehockey-winger-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
