By HT Localization on Monday, 13 March 2017
Category: Fun Facts

Spring has sprung! The Festival of Colors in India and Nepal - Happy Holi!

Every year, thousands of Hindus participate in the festival of Holi. The festival celebrates the beginning of the new season: Spring. Originally, it was a festival that commemorated good harvests and the fertile land. Hindus believe it is a time of enjoying spring's abundant colors and saying farewell to winter.  It is probably one of the most exhilarating festivals in India. During the festivities, there are bonfires and loads of people throwing colored powder or paint at one another. The modern day celebration is awesome.

The Legend: Holi is derived from Holika, and is considered a festival of victory of good over evil.

Celebration: 

Even today, people enact the scene of 'Holika's burning to ashes' every year to mark the victory of good over evil. 

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