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The 'Yellow' Harvest Festivals Of India
You observe everyone wearing vibrant shades of yellow on Delhi streets and you realise, its Baisakhi. Now go in the diametrically opposite direction to the backwaters of Kerala; what you see are Vishu kanis laden with nature's yellow bounty being offered to Lord Krishna. The harvest festivals of India have a way of turning things to the colour of gold (basically yellow).
What Are Indian Harvest Festivals?
Indian Harvest festivals and Hindu rituals are isolated events that take place regionally. We do not talk about all these festivals in a unified voice but, the seed of thought behind each is the same. Welcoming the new year with the first harvests of the season. INCOMPLETE SENTENCE.
Spiritual Significance Of Yellow Colour:
Yellow
signifies
purity
and
asceticism
in
Hinduism
just
like
white
does
for
Western
cultures.
Yellow
ranging
from
saffron
to
orange
was
the
chosen
colour
for
our
ancient
sages.
It
is
a
colour
that
has
the
power
to
purify
our
bodies
and
minds.
Applying
'Haldi'
is
a
Hindu
ritual
in
weddings
that
implies
the
use
of
this
concept.
Turmeric
paste
that
is
yellow
in
colour
is
applied
on
the
bride's
and
groom's
face
and
body
to
purify
them
for
the
marriage
rituals.
The
Practical
Symbolism
Of
Yellow:
Apart from a spiritual meaning, the colour yellow also has a practical purpose of symbolism.
1. Ripe Crops: Yellow is the colour of the ripe crops and that connects it to the Indian harvest festivals. A field teaming with yellow corn is an image we all cherish. What is a better way to celebrate and worship the bountifulness of our earth?
2. Golden Colour: Yellow is also the colour of gold and gold holds a unique position in the Indian culture. India is the largest gold buying country in the world. This cultural bias comes from the fact that gold is considered as an auspicious and fertile metal.
3. Baisakh: Yellow is the colour of spring. Indian harvest festivals basically celebrate the month of Baisakh which is the first month of the lunar calendar. It is associated with the new beginnings and the harvest season.
4. Yellow Fruits: If you see a Vishu kani uruli, you'll notice that most of the season's fresh fruits are yellow. Mangoes, jackfruit, bananas and so on. Kanikonna, the special flower for the occasion is also yellow in colour.
India being an originally agrarian society draws all its festivals from the cycle of sowing and harvesting crops. With urbanisation, these festivals have become mere symbolism. But, the essence behind the symbol lies just below the surface.
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