Holi of one of the joyous and most enjoyed Festival of India. It is also known as Festival of Colours. On this fun filled and joyous occasion air fills with colours and happiness. This year we will be celebrating Holi on 1st of March and 2nd of March. Holi is a Spring festival, because this festival marks the arrival of spring and end of winter. Holi festival also signifies the victory of good over evil.
For many people Holi Festival is a day to meet family and friends, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships. First day of Holi Celebrations will be held on Purnima which is nothing but full moon day of Phalguna Month. The first evening is known as Holika Dahan where people gather, perform religious rituals in front of the bonfire, and pray that their internal evil be destroyed the way Holika, the sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu, was killed in the fire and the following day is known as Holi where people smear each other with colours.
