📖 Story & Significance

Holi, the festival of colours, celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. It is associated with several legends, including the story of Prahlad and Holika, where devotion and righteousness overcome tyranny.

Holi also commemorates the divine love of Radha and Krishna — the playful coloring of each other symbolizes joy, community, and the breaking down of social barriers.

The festival fosters togetherness, forgiveness, and the renewal of relationships as people smear colours, sing, and dance with one another.

🎉 Traditions & Customs

On Holika Dahan, bonfires are lit to symbolize the burning of Holika and the victory of good. The following day, people gather to play with coloured powders (gulal) and water, exchange sweets like gujiya, and enjoy festive music and dances.

Communities organize cultural events, processions, and family gatherings. Many people also take the opportunity to forgive past grievances and renew friendships.