T he title talks about the famous festival of colors. Holi is celebrated across India. What is so special about it? What encouraged me to write (about this) on Ghumakkar? The list is long but broadly I wanted share on this platform of Ghumakkars, since it may turn out to be a great part of someone’s travel to Assam during the Holi (which falls in the month of march). This year the festival of Holi at Barpeta was celebrated from 4th March to 8th March 2015. I hope some of you can catch it the next year for some memories for a lifetime. Like the rest of the country, Holi is also colorfully celebrated by the people of Assam. It just gets more tremendous an occasion for the people of Barpeta. In Barpeta, the festival is called ‘Fakuwa’ or ‘Doul Mahotsav’. It is a festival of happiness. During this festival, the people of Barpeta forget their sorrow and agonies. They celebrate this festival with traditional gaiety and enthusiasm. Background of the festival: Barpeta is a small town
Festivals, Barpeta Deul Mahotshav (Holi)