Holika and Prahlada

The Festival of Holi Holi is celebrated in several ways…the most common features include the day (the full moon of Phalgun) and lighting of a bonfire. Contrary to most festivals, which are celebrated with great discipline, Holi is more freely undertaken as everyone takes part in some form of mischief. Story of Holika and Prahlada…

Why do we Celebrate Holi?

In India, the festival of Holi marks the arrival of spring, the season of joy. Prominently known as the festival of colors, it spans over three days and is a celebration of the triumph of good versus evil, love, fertility, and color. On Day 1, i.e. the full moon day (Holi Purnima) colored powder and…