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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T120000
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URL:https://srijagannathchicago.org/events/holi-utsav-2026/
SUMMARY:Holi Utsav
DESCRIPTION:Holi is a sacred and joyous festival that celebrates the spirit
  of love\, unity\, and renewal. Known as the festival of colors\, Holi rem
 inds devotees of the eternal joy (ānanda) that flows from devotion to the
  Supreme. In the divine presence of Sri Jagannath Mahāprabhu\, this festi
 val becomes a deeply spiritual celebration\, where hearts are colored with
  bhakti rather than mere pigments.\n\nAt the Sri Jagannath Temple in Chica
 go\, Holi is observed with reverence and devotion\, following traditional 
 Sri Jagannath customs while joyfully embracing the spirit of community amo
 ng devotees.\n\nHoli holds deep roots in Sanātana Dharma. It signifies th
 e victory of dharma over adharma\, most notably through the account of Pra
 hlāda\, whose unwavering devotion to Sri Vishnu protected him from all ha
 rm. The festival also celebrates divine love\, especially the joyful pasti
 mes (līlā) of the Supreme with His devotees\, reminding us that the Divi
 ne is approachable through love\, surrender\, and sincere devotion.\n\nIn 
 the Jagannath tradition\, Holi symbolizes the removal of inner impurities 
 such as ego\, anger\, and division\, and the awakening of pure devotion wi
 thin the heart. The colors represent the diversity of creation\, all harmo
 nized by the boundless grace of Sri Jagannath Mahāprabhu.\n\nThe celebrat
 ion begins with prayers and remembrance of the divine qualities of Mahāpr
 abhu. Devotional singing (bhajana and kīrtana) fills the temple atmospher
 e\, invoking joy\, humility\, and spiritual upliftment. Devotees may offer
  flowers and symbolic colors at the sacred feet of Mahāprabhu\, signifyin
 g the offering of one’s heart\, emotions\, and intentions.\n\nRather tha
 n focusing on outward revelry\, the emphasis remains on inner purification
 \, fellowship among devotees\, and joyful remembrance of the Divine. The t
 emple observes Holi in a manner that is respectful\, inclusive\, and spiri
 tually elevating for devotees of all ages.\n\nHoli teaches us to look beyo
 nd external differences and recognize the same divine presence within all 
 beings. It invites us to forgive\, renew relationships\, and walk the path
  of dharma with compassion\, joy\, and humility. By celebrating Holi in de
 votion\, devotees cultivate unity\, love\, and harmony within the communit
 y.\n\nMay Sri Jagannath Mahāprabhu\, along with Sri Balabhadra and Maa Su
 bhadra Devi\, fill our lives with divine joy\, harmony\, and spiritual col
 or. May our hearts remain ever immersed in devotion\, and may peace and ri
 ghteousness prevail in our homes and society.\n\nPuja Schedule\n\n 	\n12:0
 0 PM – Preparations Begin\n\n 	\n1:00 PM – Mahāprabhu Jagannath Puja 
 &amp\; Holi Puja\n\n 	\n2:00 PM – Prasad Sevan\n\n 	\n3:00 PM – Holi C
 elebration with Devotees\n\n\nJai Jagannath 🙏\n\n&nbsp\;
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