Indian festival Holi
Holi | The Celebration of Color Holi is one of the biggest and most colorful festivals in India. Even though it has its origins in the practices of the Hindu religion, today all religious communities participate in the festivities with equal gusto! As with most Hindu festivals, Holi does not fall on any fixed date on the calendar. This is because the Lunar Calendar is what determines the dates of festivities; Holi falls on the day of the full moon during the Hindu calendar month of Phagun (sometime in March). This year we’re celebrating Holi on the 18th of March! Holi marks the end of winter and the transition to the summer season. In Northern India, mother nature lets loose a burst of color in a huge variety of flowers – so it’s hardly surprising that the Festival of Colours is celebrated at this time! Religious connections The main divinity associated with the playfulness of the festival is Krishna who played with colors with his friends. It signifies the ties of love between the Div...