Holi- Festival of Colors

The mood at the colorful Holi celebration is characterized by a Pandora's box of healthy fun and good-natured pranks. This festival is also gaining appeal on a worldwide scale. Holi is celebrated by tossing and putting colors on one other in a variety of bright hues of joy. The event is even performed by tossing and spraying water on each other using water cannons and water balloons as friendly weapons. Immerse yourself in the pinks, greens, and reds of Holi and let all your blues fade away for the day.

Significance: It signifies the victory of good (Prince Prahlad) over evil (Holika) and the arrival of spring.

Key attractions: Holika bonfire, playing with colors, and bhang thandai

When: Full moon (Purnima) of the Phalgun month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar, which corresponds to the month of March of the Gregorian calendar

Where: Almost all over the country; most vibrant celebrations can be seen in North Indian states

Holi 2022: 18th March (Friday)

Things To Do: Holika bonfires and sing and dance around it, play with colors, eat sweets esp. Gujiya

Best Places to Celebrate Holi: Goa, Delhi, Mathura, Rajasthan