{"id":13634,"date":"2020-03-20T00:02:21","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T07:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/13634\/lifestyle\/indian-festival-of-colors-celebrates-triumph-of-good-over-evil\/"},"modified":"2020-04-02T01:25:55","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T08:25:55","slug":"indian-festival-of-colors-celebrates-triumph-of-good-over-evil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/es\/13634\/lifestyle\/indian-festival-of-colors-celebrates-triumph-of-good-over-evil\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian festival of colors celebrates triumph of good over evil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Update: This festival has been postponed because of the statewide shelter-in-place\u00a0order for coronavirus. \u00a0We will update this article when the festival has been rescheduled.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Holi, the Festival of Colors, can bring people of all ethnicities in many countries together during the month of March to celebrate the Indian tradition of the triumph of good over evil.<\/p>\n<p>Playful, vibrant and fun, people make their bodies a canvas for their family and friends to toss and throw colored dye at, creating brilliant masterpieces.<\/p>\n<p>Many people have not experienced the fun yet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t know much about it, but I\u2019d be interested in the spiritual beliefs of Indian people because it\u2019s similar to my own Native American culture and background,\u201d said Sheryl Varien, communications major.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Students not of Hindu religion can enjoy the festivities by connecting their personal background to the culture and history surrounding Holi.<\/p>\n<aside>\n    <div class='pullquote sno-pullquote-6a4af946ca0c3 sno-animate'>\n                <div class=\"quotebody\">\n                        <div class='largequote'>&ldquo;<\/div>\n                                    <p class='pullquotetext'>Unless you want a particularly garish tie-dye on your favorite clothes, make sure to wear your least favorite clothes instead<\/p>\n                            <p class='quotespeaker'>&mdash; Mya Bhatia<\/p>\n                        <div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<style>\n.sno-pullquote-6a4af946ca0c3 {\n    display: flex;\n    float: left;\n    margin: 30px 30px 30px 0;\n    width: 50%;\n    border-color: #212121;\n    border-top-width: 0px;\n    border-right-width: 0px;\n    border-bottom-width: 0px;\n    border-left-width: 0px;\n}\n.sno-pullquote-6a4af946ca0c3 p.pullquotetext,\n.sno-pullquote-6a4af946ca0c3 p.quotespeaker {\n}\n.sno-pullquote-6a4af946ca0c3 .pullquotepic {\n    width: 33%;\n    margin-left: 25px;\n}\n.sno-story-body .sno-pullquote-6a4af946ca0c3 p.pullquotetext {\n    font-size: 22px;\n    line-height: 1.4em;\n}\n.sno-pullquote-6a4af946ca0c3 .quotebar {\n    background: #cccccc;\n    flex: 0 0 90px;\n    margin-top: -15px;\n    margin-left: -15px;\n    padding-left: 15px;\n    padding-top: 15px;\n    margin-right: 15px;\n}\n.sno-pullquote-6a4af946ca0c3 .largequote {\n\tcolor: #ffffff;\n}\n.sno-pullquote-6a4af946ca0c3 .quotebody {\n    width: unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<p>In March there are many events one can go to in order to experience this ethnic festival.<\/p>\n<p>Many Holi festivals require an admission price, but SJCC students can attend the Cupertino Holi Festival for free. This event is held on Sunday, March 29 at 11 a.m. The festival will be held at Cupertino Memorial Park, located at 21121 Stevens Creek Blvd. in Cupertino<\/p>\n<p>According to National Geographic&#8217;s \u201c9 Things to Know About India\u2019s Most Colorful Event,\u201d the color fight is only one component of the entire celebration. The night before the fight, Indians light candles and dung to remember the demise of the demon Holika.<\/p>\n<p>Hindu mythology illustrates the story of a king who forbade his son from worshipping Lord Vishnu. He ordered his sister, Holika, who wouldn\u2019t burn in fire, to sit with his son as he burned.<\/p>\n<p>Because of his persistent prayers and willingness to believe, the son was saved while Holika was burned up in flames.<\/p>\n<p>This month, those who celebrate Holi can do so in a number of ways.<\/p>\n<p>Food and beverages are a large part of the party. From sweets stuffed with dried fruits and nuts to cannabis milk of the Lord Shiva, those new to the celebration have some interesting recipes to try.<\/p>\n<p>The best types of dyes, or gulal, to use are made from flowers and spices.<\/p>\n<p>The nearest Indian Cash and Carry, located at 1138 S. De Anza Blvd. in \u00a0San Jose, or New India Bazaar, located at 2213 El Camino Real in Santa Clara, usually carry natural gulal. However, synthetic dye is most likely going to be used in the Cupertino Holi Festival.<\/p>\n<p>Mya Bhatia, Media Arts major, celebrates Holi every year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13972\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13972\" style=\"width: 383px\" class=\"wp-caption align right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/holigraphic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"align right wp-image-13972\" src=\"https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/holigraphic.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"383\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/holigraphic.png 1500w, https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/holigraphic-475x287.png 475w, https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/holigraphic-900x543.png 900w, https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/holigraphic-768x463.png 768w, https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/holigraphic-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"photocreditinline\">Jayatri Bhattacharya, Times Staff<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cUnless you want a particularly garish tie-dye on your favorite clothes, make sure to wear your least favorite clothes instead,\u201d Bhatia said.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid safety hazards, do not get powder in your eyes, nose or mouth.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to have the time of your life. Holika Dahan can be a somber, 16-day religious festival; but it also embodies the childlike play of the Lord Krishna and is meant to be happy and light.<\/p>\n<p>Free event near SJCC for students to attend Holi:<\/p>\n<p>2020 Holi Festival Color Fight<br \/>\nSunday, March 15, 11:00 a.m. \u2013 \u00a02:30 p.m.<br \/>\n25 Corning Ave., Milpitas<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS875US875&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk00U-GGvyBzaczCuhGSfjUAcr329kw:1582832518332&amp;ei=hhtYXvnzE9TV-gTTrqPICw&amp;q=holi+celebration+near+me+2020&amp;oq=holi+celeb&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.1.1.0i131l3j0l7.96009.105416..107144...3.2..0.64.541.9......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i67j0i131i67j0i131i20i263.ubZocgvoxH4&amp;ibp=htl\\;events&amp;rciv=evn&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiNnsuDv_LnAhXHqZ4KHTIaDd0Q5rwDKAF6BAgJEAs#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a>Shreemaya Krishnadham<\/p>\n<p>Cupertino Holi Festival<br \/>\nCupertino Memorial Park<br \/>\nSunday, March 29 at 11 a.m.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS875US875&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk00U-GGvyBzaczCuhGSfjUAcr329kw:1582832518332&amp;ei=hhtYXvnzE9TV-gTTrqPICw&amp;q=holi+celebration+near+me+2020&amp;oq=holi+celeb&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.1.1.0i131l3j0l7.96009.105416..107144...3.2..0.64.541.9......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i67j0i131i67j0i131i20i263.ubZocgvoxH4&amp;ibp=htl\\;events&amp;rciv=evn&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiNnsuDv_LnAhXHqZ4KHTIaDd0Q5rwDKAF6BAgJEAs#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a>21121 Stevens Creek Blvd.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update: This festival has been postponed because of the statewide shelter-in-place\u00a0order for coronavirus. \u00a0We will update this article when the festival has been rescheduled. &nbsp; 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