WATCH || Significance of Phagwah Understanding the true meaning of Phagwah 🌸✨ From the story behind the festival to how it is observed today, including the significance of Holika Dahan, this interview explores the deeper message of faith, renewal, and the victory of good over evil. Producer: NCN/Raphaela David Camera: Colin Forde WEBSITE STREAM: https://ncnguyana.com/2023/ NCN TV ACROSS GUYANA: 📍 Ch. 11 & Ch33HD - Georgetown 📍 Ch. 13 & 8 - Linden 📍 Ch. 15 & 11 – Berbice | NCN Guyana
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WATCH || Significance of Phagwah Understanding the true meaning of Phagwah 🌸✨ From the story behind the festival to how it is observed today, including the significance of Holika Dahan, this interview explores the deeper message of faith, renewal, and the victory of good over evil. Producer: NCN/Raphaela David Camera: Colin Forde WEBSITE STREAM: https://ncnguyana.com/2023/ NCN TV ACROSS GUYANA: 📍 Ch. 11 & Ch33HD - Georgetown 📍 Ch. 13 & 8 - Linden 📍 Ch. 15 & 11 – Berbice | NCN Guyana
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Guyanese celebrating the Hindu festival of Phagwah | News Room
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Phagwah, the Hindu Festival of Colours, is usually a grand celebration across Guyana. After two years of tapered celebrations, there was an explosion of colour and unity all across Guyana. Some people started the day at mandirs, where they sang chowtals before colouring each other. Then, at the Georgetown Cricket Club, top officials joined many for the Indian High Commission’s Holi day celebrations. Across the city, at the Everest Cricket Club, and at Providence, East Bank of Demerara, there wer
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Phagwah, the Hindu Festival of Colours, is usually a grand celebration across Guyana. After two years of tapered celebrations, there was an explosion of colour and unity all across Guyana. Some people started the day at mandirs, where they sang chowtals before colouring each other. Then, at the Georgetown Cricket Club, top officials joined many for the Indian High Commission’s Holi day celebrations. Across the city, at the Everest Cricket Club, and at Providence, East Bank of Demerara, there wer
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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PHAGWAH & THE BURNING OF HOLIKA THE NIGHT BEFORE This festival is called by two names—‘Holi’ and ‘Phagwah’. Holi derives from ‘Hola’, meaning grains. It is a time when crops are harvested and thanksgiving is done to God for providing bountiful crops and foods. Indeed from the point of view of the term Holi, it is really a thanksgiving time; a time to share and embrace each other with love and goodwill. ‘Phagwah’ derives from the Hindu month, ‘Phalgun’—the month in which the f
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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PHAGWAH & THE BURNING OF HOLIKA THE NIGHT BEFORE This festival is called by two names—‘Holi’ and ‘Phagwah’. Holi derives from ‘Hola’, meaning grains. It is a time when crops are harvested and thanksgiving is done to God for providing bountiful crops and foods. Indeed from the point of view of the term Holi, it is really a thanksgiving time; a time to share and embrace each other with love and goodwill. ‘Phagwah’ derives from the Hindu month, ‘Phalgun’—the month in which the f
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PHAGWAH CELEBRATIONS | In Guyana, Chowtal singing is an integral part of Phagwah celebrations. Here are devotees of the Shri Krishna mandir in Campbellville energetically singing as they prepare to burn the Holika on Monday night. (Video: News Room/ March 2, 2026) | News Room
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PHAGWAH CELEBRATIONS | In Guyana, Chowtal singing is an integral part of Phagwah celebrations. Here are devotees of the Shri Krishna mandir in Campbellville energetically singing as they prepare to burn the Holika on Monday night. (Video: News Room/ March 2, 2026) | News Room
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WATCH | PHAGWAH CELEBRATION ON THE ISLAND OF WAKENAAM, ESSEQUIBO RIVER | Action News Guyana
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WATCH | PHAGWAH CELEBRATION ON THE ISLAND OF WAKENAAM, ESSEQUIBO RIVER | Action News Guyana
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How are farmers connected to the festival of Phagwah? Pandit Jagmohan Persaud of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha explains the historical and spiritual roots of this festival of colours, and how the celebration is not restricted to the walls of Hindu temples but reaches out into public spaces of a Guyana that respects everyone's culture. | Guyana Chronicle
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Come celebrate Phagwah with the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha Join us on Friday March 18 for Holi Utsav at the Everest Ground - 4pm No Alcohol Allowed. | Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha
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Phagwah in Guyana is more than a celebration ; it’s a burst of colour, culture, and unity across our beautiful homeland 🇬🇾✨ From the vibrant streets of Georgetown to communities along the coast and countryside, families and friends come together to throw abeer, share sweets, sing chowtaals, and celebrate love and togetherness. #Phagwah #HoliInGuyana #discoverguyana #travel #culture | Discover Guyana
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