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Prayagraj's Samiamai Temple Celebrates Divine Flower Holi Before Festival

Ahead of the main Holi festival, a special 'Holi of Flowers' was celebrated with great devotion at the revered Samiamai Temple in Prayagraj. Women devotees performed traditional worship and aarti of Lord Shiva before playing Holi with flowers, creating an atmosphere of purity and unity. The temple premises resonated with chants and festive cheer as participants showered flowers and colors in a symbolic celebration. This unique event reflects the festival's true essence of spreading happiness and embracing harmony.

Key Points: Flower Holi at Prayagraj's Samiamai Temple: A Devotional Prelude

  • Unique floral Holi celebration
  • Devotees offer abir and gulal to Shiva
  • Women perform traditional worship first
  • Symbolizes purity, love, and harmony
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Devotional flower Holi at Samiamai Temple in Prayagraj​

Devotees celebrate a unique 'Holi of Flowers' at Samiamai Temple in Prayagraj, offering prayers to Lord Shiva with colors and floral showers.

"Today, we celebrated Holi here. It felt truly wonderful and filled our hearts with joy. - Female devotee"

Prayagraj, Feb 23

As the festival of Holi approaches, excitement is already sweeping across the country. Among all the vibrant celebrations, the spirit of Holi is perhaps the most eagerly awaited.

​Though the festival is still a few days away, preparations are in full swing, especially in the city of Prayagraj, known as the Sangam.

​At the revered Samiamai Temple, devotees celebrated a unique 'Holi of Flowers' with great devotion and joy.

​The temple premises resonated with chants and festive cheer as devotees offered abir and gulal to Lord Shiva and showered flowers in celebration. A large number of devotees gathered to take part in the special festivities.

​Women devotees first performed traditional worship and aarti of Lord Shiva, seeking his blessings. After offering prayers at the Samiamai Temple, they began playing Holi with flowers, symbolising purity, love, and harmony. The atmosphere was filled with devotion, colour, and unity, reflecting the true essence of the festival - embracing one another and spreading happiness.

​Speaking to IANS, a female devotee said, "Today, we celebrated Holi here. It felt truly wonderful and filled our hearts with joy."

​Holi is a major festival in India that is celebrated by millions across the country. The day is synonymous with colors and sweets, with people meeting friends and family members and smearing gulal on them. In the evening, it's customary in many regions to wear new clothes and meet the near and dear ones. Gujiya, a sweet dumpling filled with khoya (a milk product), and thandai, a refreshing drink infused with nuts and spices, are among the traditional treats enjoyed during the festivities.

​Holi's origins trace back to ancient India. One of the most popular legends associated with the festival is the tale of Prahlada and his aunt Holika, a demoness.

​According to Hindu mythology, Prahlada, a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, survived unscathed from the flames of a pyre, while his malevolent aunt, who sought to harm him, perished. This triumph of good over evil is commemorated with bonfires lit on the eve of Holi, symbolising the victory of righteousness.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see this coverage. The 'Phoolon ki Holi' is a wonderful practice that more people should adopt. In many cities now, Holi has become too commercial and messy with chemical colors. This devotional version at the Sangam city sets a perfect example of celebrating with joy and respect for our traditions and environment.
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Aman W
While the sentiment is beautiful, I wish the article had given more details about the history of this specific celebration at Samiamai Temple. How old is this tradition? Is it unique to Prayagraj? As someone from South India, our Holi celebrations are different, and it's fascinating to learn about regional variations.
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Sarah B
The photos accompanying this article (on the main site) are absolutely stunning. The colors and the joy on people's faces are contagious. It's my first Holi in India, and reading about these deep-rooted traditions makes me even more excited to experience it. The story of Prahlada is so powerful.
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Vikram M
Jai Bholenath! 🙌 Celebrating Holi at the temple with flowers and prayers before the main day of color is the best way to begin the festivities. It grounds the celebration in its spiritual meaning. Also, can't wait for the gujiya and thandai! That's the real highlight for me, haha.
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Kavya N
This brings tears of happiness. In today's fast-paced world, seeing such pure devotion and community bonding is heartwarming. The women performing the aarti and then playing Holi with flowers – it symbolizes the nurturing and joyful spirit of the festival. More power to such traditions!

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