Celebrate Holi Festival in India

Holi Festival is a popular Hindu festival that is celebrated in India, but has also spread to other parts of Asia and the Western world. It signifies the arrival of spring and the end of winter to celebrate love, happiness, and new beginnings! We've gathered some of our top destinations in India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai to join this Festival of Colours.

Why is it a 'Festival of Colours'?

One of the more popular legend associated with Holi is the love story between Krishna, one of the major Hindu deity, and Radha, a Hindu goddess. The story goes that Lord Krishna was unhappy with his dark skin tone compared to Radha who had a fair complexion. Playfully suggested by his mother, Yashoda, Lord Krishna then smears colour on Radha's face to change her complexion to his desire.

When is Holi celebrated?

Although the dates differ every year, it is a celebration of the arrival of spring and is on the day after the full moon in March. In 2024, the Holi Festival is celebrated on March 25. The celebration begins a day before Holi, Holika Dahan, with a large bonfire that is lit to burn out evil spirits.

Powders

The colourful powder, or gulal in Hindi, used for the Holi Festival were traditionally made from using natural sources, including plants and flowers, such as turmeric. Although nowadays, cornstarch with colour dyes, are most often used, so maybe having a pair of goggles may come in handy if you decide to take part in the custom.

What do the colours mean?

The coloured powders that are thrown in the Holi Festival each has a symbolic meaning.

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