Festival of Colors

Holi is a Hindu festival that takes place every spring. It’s all about new beginnings — Holi welcomes the spring season and celebrates the end of winter.The Holi festival always falls on Purnima, or the day of the full moon The holiday is also known by the names Baithaki Holi, Mahila Holi, and Khadi Holi.

Holi, also known as the festival of colours, is a religious occasion celebrated with much pomp.It is considered the second biggest Hindu festival after Diwali, and the celebrations last for two days – Choti Holi or Holika Dahan and Dhulandi or Rangwali Holi. On the day of Holi, families and friends gather in their backyards, terraces, neighborhoods, or driveways (like us) to play Holi with brightly colored powders to throw and smear on clothes and faces.The celebration brings in mesmerizing hues of blues, yellows, magentas, greens, violets, and more.

Holi also gives a wonderful chance to send blessings and love to dear ones wrapped in a special Holi gifts. Dry Holi colors known as ‘Gulal’ and wet colors or ‘Rang’ were originally prepared naturally from the flowers and other products that had dyeing properties

One of the popular festivals that celebrate the spring season, Holi is a festival of colours and is enjoyed across the country with much pomp & show. On this festival, people prepare lots of delicacies like gujiya, malpua, dahi bhalle and what not to treat their loved ones.

One of the most powerful lessons which the festival of colours delivers is self-care. There have been different ways people play Holi. Some people use chemical colours, balloons and dirty water, which calls for self-care during this festive day.