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Holi, the festival of colours, is one of the most vibrant and joyous celebrations in India and across the world. Rooted in tradition, mythology and togetherness, Holi marks the arrival of spring, the triumph of good over evil and the renewal of relationships through music, dance and colourful powders. But beyond the fun and revelry, Holi carries deep cultural and spiritual significance.<\/p>
The history and legends of Holi<\/h2>
Holi has been celebrated for centuries, with its origins dating back to ancient Indian scriptures. Several legends are associated with the festival, the most well-known being the story of Holika and Prahlad and the playful tales of Krishna and Radha.<\/p>
The legend of Holika Dahan: The victory of good over evil<\/h3>
According to Hindu mythology, Holi is linked to the legend of Prahlad, a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu. His father, the demon king Hiranyakashipu, opposed his faith and wanted him to renounce Vishnu. The king’s sister, Holika, who had a magical cloak that protected her from fire, tricked Prahlad into sitting on a pyre with her. However, as the fire blazed, the divine protection shifted to Prahlad and Holika was burned instead. This event symbolises the victory of good over evil, and the ritual of Holika Dahan \(bonfire\) on the eve of Holi represents this triumph.<\/p>
The playful love of Krishna and Radha<\/h3>
Another beloved legend behind Holi comes from the stories of Lord Krishna and Radha. It is said that young Krishna, with his dark complexion, was worried that fair-skinned Radha might not accept his love. His mother playfully suggested that he apply colour to Radha’s face, which he did, leading to the tradition of throwing colours during Holi. This playful gesture became an expression of love and unity, and today Holi is widely celebrated as a festival of joy, romance and togetherness.<\/p>
The meaning behind Holi’s colours<\/h2>
The festival is best known for its vibrant colours, which hold deeper meanings rooted in tradition and symbolism. Each colour represents a different emotion and blessing:<\/p>
Red – Love, passion and fertility<\/li>
Yellow – Prosperity, happiness and healing<\/li>
Blue – Divine energy and strength, representing Lord Krishna<\/li>
Green – Renewal, nature and new beginnings<\/li>
Pink & purple – Joy, festivity and playfulness<\/li><\/ul>
People smear each other with gulal \(coloured powders\), drench friends with water balloons and dance to traditional dhol \(drums\), making Holi one of the most exuberant festivals in the world.<\/p>
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4 benefits of Paysend Business for paying international employees
2023-07-18
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Even before the pandemic, companies have prioritized growing their global footprint to take advantage of new market opportunities. In fact, 87% of multinational companies considered their best growth opportunities to be outside of their domestic market. As a result, global trade hit a record high of nearly $30 trillion in 2021. To aid in this expansion, companies are increasingly hiring talent, whether remote or within region, to extend international reach.
Growing a business is hard enough without the added pressure of managing employees across different continents. HR leaders are being tasked with outlining processes and procedures that take into account the needs and requirements of a diverse set of employees. Between navigating complex cultural differences and communication styles, to managing time zones and operation hours, creating a healthy and cooperative work environment amongst different groups can be tough. But the challenges don’t stop there.
Scaling financial services effectively alongside business growth requires speed and precision to enter new markets. For instance, paying employees around the world can be a strenuous process that requires businesses to jump through regulation hoops during payroll. Businesses not only need to consider timing delays that can impact employee satisfaction, but also payment requirements that may vary country by country.
Until now.
4 benefits of Paysend Business for cross-border employee payments
Paysend Business can be used to eliminate burdensome international payroll processes. Through our solution, leaders can streamline the payment process in just a few easy steps that require minimal information to make instant and global payouts in-real time to all major credit and debit cards. We enable leaders to triple their payment options and provide international payroll payouts to staff’s cards, accounts and wallets through a single API integration.
Let’s take a closer look at this payment feature and its benefits.
Global, Inclusive Reach: With Paysend Business, company leaders can pay employees in 180+ countries, including underserved countries, with local account details for the UK, Europe, and US, and multi-currency accounts in over 33+ currencies.
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Speed: The combined ability to reach multiple countries and make payouts directly to cards makes the payment process faster for an employer with real-time payouts.
Low FX Rates: Paysend Business makes paying employees in another country more convenient with invoices that have low FX rates.
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