Holi 2023: Bring In The Festival Of Colours With These Binge-Worthy Audiobooks And Podcasts

Holi is here and what better way to celebrate the festival of colours than by binging on some audiobooks and podcasts? Here are a few such which suit the festivities and will be very interesting to have on your playlists in this festive season.

Prateek Sur

Updated on: 6 March 2023 6:06 pm

Happy Holi

From symbolizing the arrival of the spring season, the triumph of good over evil, and the divine love of Radha Krishna, there are multiple reasons to celebrate the festival of Holi. Whether you plan to be out and about or stay in and be entertained, kick off the cheer with these audiobooks and podcasts. To get yourself into the festive spirit, indulge in these engaging audio masterpieces handpicked from Audible.

From podcasts to audiobooks, we've got you covered with our go-to list this Holi, as you gear up to add a dash of colour with gulal, a tinge of flavour with ghujiya and get struck by a splash of water balloons. Here we go:

'Social Distancing'

Platform: Audible

‘Social Distancing’ is an Audible Original by Chetan Bhagat, starring Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi, and Garima Yagnik. The comedy-drama series explores the complexities of a modern relationship that Raghavan Rao (Angad Bedi) and Savi (Neha Dhupia) are entangled in when Rags has an affair with his colleague Ananya (Garima Yagnik) during the Covid lockdown. The once happily married couple gets into the hot soup when both have secrets to keep from each other. A must-listen for the ones looking for an unflinchingly honest and hilarious audio series, this is sure to keep you engaged till the very end!

'Festivals Of India'

Platform: Audible

Discover the rich cultural heritage of India this Holi with an insightful podcast on Audible, providing in-depth knowledge about the widely celebrated festivals of Ugadi, Ramnavmi, and Jagannath Puri. Immerse yourself in the fascinating history, traditions, and customs of these festivals while expanding your cultural horizons.

'Holi Special By Art of Living'

Platform: Audible

The Art of Living is a non-profit, educational and humanitarian organization founded in 1981 by the world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual teacher - Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. This podcast by the spiritual leader is segregated into 3 episodes and encapsulates everything related to Holi. From the legend of Holi and the triumph of good over evil, the narrator beautifully captures the essence and symbolism of the festival to cultivate human values. Tune in to listen to this audiobook get an in-depth understanding of the reason behind celebrating the festival this Holi!

'8 Rules of Love'

Platform: Audible

The New York Times bestselling author, Jay Shetty is back with another audiobook on handling different stages of a romance inspired by Vedic wisdom and science. Pushing beyond the cliches of romance and modern love, the author elucidates specific, actionable steps to help you develop the skills to practice and nurture love.

Enjoy these and get on the spirit of Holi and say ‘Bura Na Mano Holi Hai’.