A Popular Ancient Hindu Festival

Holi is one of the most famous festivals of India, known as the festival of colors. This year, the festival was held from March 28 to 29.

The night before Holi, a big bonfire is lit where people offer prayers and toss sweets into the fire. They pray for a healthy and peaceful year, and pay respect to the fire god. One of the oldest festivals in India, there are many mythological and legendary stories about the origin of this festival.