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Millions of People in South Asia celebrated Holi, The Hindu Festival of Colors, by Smearing each other with brighty colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasing on traditional sweats prepared for the occasion.
The Raucous Spring Festival See Hindus Take Part in a Kaleidoscopic celebration of the end of winter and the triumph of good over evil. The festival is a national holiday in India, while in nepal it’s a two-day event that began on Thursday. It’s also observed in other South Asian countries as well as among the indian diaspora.
Holi has its original in Hindu mythology and celebrates the divine love between the Hindu God Krishna and his consort Radha, signifying a time of rebirth and rejuvenation.
Across the Country, People Dressed Mostly in All-White Clothes celebrated the Festival by Hurling Colored Powder at each other. Children, Perched on Rooftops and Balconies, Flung Water Balloons filled with colored pigments at Passersby.
Groups of young men also used water favor to chase people down in public parks and on the roads, while others danced on the streets to music blaring from speakers.
In some places, People Hurled Marigolds, Roses and Jasmine Petals in Stead of Colored Powder.
In many parts of India, People Light Large Bonfires the night before the festival to signify the destruction of evil and victory of good. Families Gather Around the Flames to Sing, Dance and Pray to Hindu Gods.
