Holi

Top American lawmakers on Friday greeted Indian-Americans and Hindus across the world on the Festival of Colours saying Holi celebrates love and the triumph ...

The Festival of Colors is a vibrant commemoration of the arrival of spring, bringing positivity and light as we celebrate the triumph of good over evil. As communities across the country celebrate Holi this year, we are reminded of its most enduring lesson— that good always triumphs over evil,” he said. According to Congressman Ted Lieu, Holi is a joyous celebration that brings together communities all over the world. May this new season of renewal bring peace, joy, and prosperity to all,” said Congresswoman Judy Chu. “Queens would not be what it is today without the tenacity and grit of our Indian-American community. Congresswoman Grace Meng said Holi is a joyous and centuries-old Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.

Hindus burn effigies of Holika and douse friends in gulal as part of the seasonal festival's rituals, which are rooted in several religious myths.

Effigies of Holika burnt throughout the holiday reference this myth. In that tale, a young Krishna, the Hindu god of protection, compassion, tenderness and love, doused Radha — the other half of his soul — with colors on her face out of jealousy for her fair complexion. Holi is named after Holika, the demoness aunt of a king’s disloyal son in one of the festival’s source myths, according to holifestival.org. In that story, King Hiranyakshyap grows frustrated and jealous enough at his son’s worship of Lord Naarayana that the king asks his sister Holika to sit in a fire with his son, Prahlad, in her lap.

A reveller smears colored powder on the face of another during celebrations marking Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, in Mumbai, India, Friday, March 18, ...

Today, Hindu communities in Canada and around the world celebrate Holi. Also known as the Festival of Colours, Holi marks the end of winter and the arrival ...

Premier John Horgan has released the following statement on Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours: “This week, on the last full moon in the lunar month of the ...

It is a time for new beginnings and renewal, for hope and optimism. “As we look to better and brighter days ahead, I wish every family celebrating, a safe, joyous and colourful Holi. Holi Hai!” “Known as the Festival of Colours, Holi marks the end of winter and the start of spring.

Not familiar with Holi? Hindu celebration involves bright colors, good food and rituals to celebrate spring + the triumph of good over evil.

Make a colorful food tray with fruits and veggies or stop at a local Indian market to sample some sweets from the bakery. Rangolis are said to bring good luck to your home, family and guests. While you’re there pick up a few small bags of color and plan for a color-throwing party outdoors. Here are some ways that you can celebrate Holi and the beginning of spring! Communities gather in the streets to throw bright-colored powder and splash each other with colored water. Known as the festival of color and celebrated over two days in March (starting March 18, 2022), the festival is based on Hindu mythology.