As the festival of colours and love 'Holi' is near, it is the most colourful festivals celebrated in India by Hindus.Holi is considered as one of the famous Hindu festivals and 'Holi' is going to be celebrated on 2nd March 2018. Before that Holika Dahan or also known as Chhoti Holi is going to be celebrated on 1st March 2018.  The festival of harvest for north India is a spring festival that brings down divide among rich, poor, old and young as all get covered in colours. So, Today I am going to tell you some 5 easy on how to perform a perfect Holi Puja at home only. 

HOLI ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL FESTIVALS CELEBRATED IN INDIA

 The arrival of Holi sets people of all ages into a festive and jubilant mood due to the several wonderful customs and practices linked with this event. Year on year Holi is indeed taking a various dimension with changes in culture and the lifestyle. However, the basic undercurrent of this major event is to unite families and people together on a common bond of humanity and seeking the divine blessings together for prosperity in life.

RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF HOLI 
There are mainly two dimensions to Holi festival. The day before Holi, Holi puja and holika dahan take place. This is the religious element. On the day of Holi, usually there is no special puja, but only a playful festival of colors in which people sprinkle dry and wet colors on others and play around in order to socialize with others. The various dishes prepared on the day of Holi include Chiwda, Gajar ka halwa, Gujia, Mathri, Malpua, Kanji vada and many others.

BENEFITS OF DOING HOLI PUJA 
Holi puja is considered to remove all fears of people. The benefits of Holi puja include power, prosperity and happiness in life. Interestingly, Holika the demoness is worshipped along with Prahlad on the eve of Holi. Sacred texts prescribe Holi puja before Holika Dahan. As per the belief these two rituals must be done during the prescribed time as per Panchang to reap the full benefits. It is also said if they are not done during the right time, the performers will only invite misfortune and bad luck.

HOLI PUJA PROCESS 

Holi puja and Holika dahan are conducted the day before Holi during the prescribed time on the eve of Holi festival. Read through the Pachang to know the right time to perform Holi puja and Holika dahan in your city. Here is an elaborate Holi puja procedure.

MATERIALS REQUIRED IN HOLI PUJA 

Before the puja, get ready with these materials: a bowl of water, beads made of cow dung, rice, roli, dhoop sticks, cotton threads, pieces of turmeric, Moong lentils (green gram), Batasha, coconut and Gulal powder. Newly harvested crops of wheat and gram and used during the puja.