Holi is undoubtedly the most fun- filled boisterous of Hindu festivals. The colourful festival of Holi is celebrated during the spring season either late February or in early March. Holi festival has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of ‘good’ over ‘bad’. The colourful festival bridges social gaps and renews relationships. On this day, people hug and wish each other ‘Happy Holi’. Holi is the festival of young hearts. Spraying colours, dancing along to traditional Holi songs, musical drum beats and wild processions are the common scenes that one comes across during this festival.

Holi celebration begins with lighting up of a bonfire on the eve of Holi. Numerous legends & stories associated with Holi celebration makes the festival more exuberant and vivid.

As with all the Hindu festivals, there are many interesting legends attached to Holi, the most popular being that of Prince Prahlad, who was a devout follower of Lord Vishnu. It is the second most important festival of India after Diwali. Holi in India is a festival of fun and frolic and has been associated with the immortal love of Lord Krishna and Radha. Be prepared for all the senses to be stimulated as locals celebrate this exuberant festival.

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