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Hindus,
Muslims celebrate 'Holi Baraat'
Sunday March 20, 2011 01:43:40 PM,
IANS
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Lucknow: Hundreds of
Hindus and Muslims celebrated Holi together by taking out the
decades-old procession 'Holi Baraat' -- to send out a message of
peace and brotherhood Sunday.
Accompanied by decorated horse chariots, the revellers danced to the
beats of drums amidst ecstatic shouts of 'Holi Hai!'.
Those seated on the chariots threw gulal or coloured powder as the
procession passed through different areas of the Chowk.
"Holi Baraat is one of the oldest processions in the city. It's just
not a procession but a festive mix of communities to spreads the
message of brotherhood," Lucknow Mayor Dinesh Sharma told reporters
here.
Muslims in the Chowk locality traditionally make a stockpile of rose
petals and garlands on Holi eve. They shower the flowers on Hindus
as they come out for the Holi Baraat.
"For 42 years we have celebrated Holi in this manner. You can say it
has become a tradition. Muslims shower petals on us. In response, we
garland them," Chowk resident Vivek Tangri said.
The procession starts from the Koneshwar Temple passes through
various localities of Old Lucknow as more and more people join the
festivities.
"As the procession continues, Muslims welcome the Hindus by offering
sweets and paan," said Shahdab, who owns a garment store in Chowk
area.
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