There are two meanings for the word “Vardavar”: “The Flaming of the Rose” and “To Sprinkle with Water”. The old legend says, the goddess Astghik spread love through the Armenian land by sprinkling rosy water and presenting roses. The God Vahagn protected the love, constantly getting into fights against the Evil.

This Pagan feast was transformed after the adoption of Christianity: on “Vardavar” in modern times, everybody pours water on one another, from early in the morning till the end of the day. If one visits Armenia on this day, should know that this a tradition and there is no need to feel displeased, or offense, since Armenians have been passing this tradition from generation to generation.