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Mark your calendars for the spectacular festival of Dolyatra, which unfurls in all its vibrant glory on March 25! This wonderful celebration finds its roots in the spiritual land of India, where it's traditionally celebrated as a part of the spring festival, Holi. Dolyatra, also known as Dol Purnima, is particularly important as it’s dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha's eternal love story. Join us in commemorating this day with vivacious colors, enchanting melodies, and jubilant festivities. It's time to immerse yourself in the divine beauty of love and devotion this Dolyatra!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Circa 3000 BCE</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Holi</div><div class='timeline-text'>Holi, which includes Dolyatra, has its origins as a spring festival in the early Vedic traditions in ancient India.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Circa 900 CE</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dolyatra in Literature</div><div class='timeline-text'>The earliest textual mention of Dolyatra can be found in the works of poet Jayadeva's Gita Govinda.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1500s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's Influence</div><div class='timeline-text'>Saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu popularizes the celebration of Dolyatra as an affectionate homage to divine love between Lord Krishna and Radha in Bengal region.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Expansion of Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dolyatra, a regional variant of Holi, spreads across India and other regions with Hindu and Indian diaspora.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present Day</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Modern Dolyatra</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dolyatra is now celebrated worldwide, with spring festivities marked by vibrant colors, sweet melodies, and joyous celebrations.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Decorate with Colors</h3><p class='facts-text'>Roll out a splash of color in your home or yard in the form of colored powders, flowers and balloons. Vibrant decorations set the festive mood for Dolyatra celebrations and express the joyous and playful spirit of the festival.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sing Devotional Songs</h3><p class='facts-text'>Arrange a sing-along of Holi folk songs and Bhajans, which are traditional devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. These songs encapsulate the spirit of the season and cultivate a melodious atmosphere during the celebrations.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Prepare Traditional Sweets</h3><p class='facts-text'>Holi and Dolyatra are incomplete without sweets. Try your hand at making traditional Indian sweets such as Gujiya, Rasmalai and Gulab Jamun to add an authentic touch to your Dolyatra celebration.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a Color-Throwing Party</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family over for a color-throwing party, an integral feature of Dolyatra celebrations. Participants throw colored powders at each other in a fun and joyful celebration of spring and the divine love between Radha and Krishna.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Practice Yoga or Meditation</h3><p class='facts-text'>Take some time out to practice Yoga or meditation, invoking the divine and spiritual aspects of Dolyatra. This will help create an internal space of peace and calm, balancing the exuberant outward celebrations.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It Celebrates Love and Devotion</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Dolyatra is a festival that celebrates the divine love story between Radha and Krishna. It's a day to honor and affirm our own feelings of love and devotion, whether it be for our partners, family, friends or for the divine. It's a wonderful occasion to celebrate love in all its forms.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It’s Colorful and Joyous</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>We simply love how the festival of Dolyatra is full of color and joy. The tradition of throwing colored powders at each other captures the essence of celebration, joy, fun and togetherness. It's a chance to let loose, laugh, play and refresh our minds with positivity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Enriches the Experience of Spring Season</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Dolyatra arrives with the magical season of spring, enhancing the beautiful experience of blossoming flowers, longer days, and warmer weather. It incorporates the very essence of spring into its celebration, turning it into a beautiful representation of life's renewal and vibrancy.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Dolyatra is Celebrated a Day Ahead of Holi in Bengal</h3><p class='facts-content'>This colourful festival is celebrated a day before the main Holi festival in the Bengal region of India. This sets the tone for the subsequent nationwide celebration.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Iconic Dol is an Essential Part of Celebrations</h3><p class='facts-content'>Dolyatra's key symbol is the 'Dol' or swing. It’s common to see icons of Radha and Krishna placed on swings, signifying the playful aspects of their divine relationship.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>"Dol Jatra" Marks the Start of Dolyatra</h3><p class='facts-content'>The festival starts with "Dol Jatra", a procession where participants carry flags and images of Radha-Krishna through the streets. This public expression of love and devotion kickstarts the celebrations.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Abir, the Mystic Colored Powder</h3><p class='facts-content'>In Dolyatra, 'Abir', a special type of fragrant coloured powder made from flowers, is extensively used. It's believed to evoke the aura of spring and Radha-Krishna's love.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Dol Goverdhana, the Grand Throne</h3><p class='facts-content'>In some regions, people build a small hill called 'Dol Goverdhana.' It symbolizes the divine hill lifted by Lord Krishna in mythology, further adding to the rich tapestry of this festival's celebration.</p></div></div>
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