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The Baithki Holi
begins from the premises of temples, where Holiyars (the
professional singers of Holi songs) as also the people
gather to sing songs to the accompaniment of classical
music.
Kumaonis
are very particular about the time when the songs based on
ragas should be sung. For instance, at noon the songs
based on Peelu, Bhimpalasi and Sarang ragas are sung while
evening is reserved for the songs based on the ragas like
Kalyan, Shyamkalyan and Yaman etc.
The
Khari Holi is
mostly celebrated in the rural areas of Kumaon. The songs
of the Khari Holi are sung by the people, who sporting
traditional white churidar payajama and kurta, dance in
groups to the tune of ethnic musical instruments. |
