BFB TEMPLE SERVICE (HOLI PUJA) – THURSDAY 13 MARCH 2025
BLUF: The colourful festival of Holi puja (worship) is scheduled to take place at BFB Temple on Thursday, 13 Mar 25.
All BFB serving personnel and families are warmly invited to participate in this significant Nepali cultural celebration of Holi.
Outline Scheme of Manoeuvre:
Venue: BFB Temple
Significance of Holi Festival:
Holi is one of the most colourful and vibrant festivals celebrated in Nepal. With ancient origins, the tradition of Holi has been followed for decades. The festival holds religious importance and is associated with numerous mythological stories. One popular tale is that of Radha and Lord Krishna, where he playfully applied colour to Radha's cheek, sparking the tradition of playing with colours. The festival's significance remains strong, encompassing cultural, social, and biological aspects of life.
Connected to the Holika legend, during this spring festival, people recall the rescue of Devotee Prahlad from death by fire on Holika's lap. Each year, bundles of wood are burnt at night to reenact this scene, symbolizing the belief that those who love God will be saved while those who harm devotees will perish. Through throwing vermilion powder and splashing coloured water, people celebrate this joyous occasion in a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere.
Dress Code: Casual attire is recommended (avoid wearing expensive or new clothes).
Meal Timing @ 1 RGR Central Dinning Hall (PAYD): 1730 – 1815
Outline Scheme of Manoeuvre:
- Pooja (worship) ceremony
- Chir Jalaune (Bonfires)
- Bhajan (songs/chants)
- Religious Teacher’s spiritual speech
- Celebration with colourful powders (within Temple area only)
Venue: BFB Temple
Significance of Holi Festival:
Holi is one of the most colourful and vibrant festivals celebrated in Nepal. With ancient origins, the tradition of Holi has been followed for decades. The festival holds religious importance and is associated with numerous mythological stories. One popular tale is that of Radha and Lord Krishna, where he playfully applied colour to Radha's cheek, sparking the tradition of playing with colours. The festival's significance remains strong, encompassing cultural, social, and biological aspects of life.
Connected to the Holika legend, during this spring festival, people recall the rescue of Devotee Prahlad from death by fire on Holika's lap. Each year, bundles of wood are burnt at night to reenact this scene, symbolizing the belief that those who love God will be saved while those who harm devotees will perish. Through throwing vermilion powder and splashing coloured water, people celebrate this joyous occasion in a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere.
Dress Code: Casual attire is recommended (avoid wearing expensive or new clothes).
Meal Timing @ 1 RGR Central Dinning Hall (PAYD): 1730 – 1815
