Holi is the festival celebrated as a special occasion for the people to forget enmity, envy and discrimination, and to foster fraternity and harmony. The Jogira was such a mighty connection for this in the past. Unfortunately, Jogira is getting replaced by 'disco' music, thereby effacing the cultural originality, the locals worried.
A resident of Lumbini, Birendra Mishra, viewed Jogira as an effective medium for the people to exchange happiness and sadness and to protect culture. "Willy-nilly, we are preserving the culture. But the new generation is indulging in new things and forgetting Jogira," he said, warning that once they pass away, the Jogira will also vanish. Moreover, Mishra vented ire that the present day youths are following indecent songs. He also regrets being unable to inspire modern youths to preserve the culture, the Jogira song. In the past, people used to throng public places and sing Jogira song till late at night. The Jogira had distinct melody. It helped people communicate and spread love in Tarai belt. Holiya, the singer of Holi songs, also said the aura of Holi festival declined with the decreasing Jogira song. The Jogira song also motivates young boys and girls to be open and show their talents. Radheshyam Pal observed that the atmosphere of Holi festival is different- even the soil emanates fragrance; it is the onset of the Spring Season as well. Pal, who is also the member of Lumbini Cultural Biraha Group, decries the invasive songs getting immersed among youths.
