Holi 2081

Holi (IPA: ['hoːli:, hoːɭiː]) is a major Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring.[1][7][8][9] It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna.[10][11] Additionally, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil,[12][13] as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu.[14][15] Holi originated and is predominantly celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, but has also spread to other regions of Asia and parts of the Western world through the Indian diaspora.[8][16][17][18][19][20][21][22] Holi Krishna playing Holi with Radha and gopis Observed by Hindus,[1] Jains,[2][3] and others[4] Type Religious, cultural, spring festival Significance Victory of good over evil Celebration of divine love of Radha Krishna Arrival of Spring Celebrations Night before Holi: Holika Dahan or Kama Dahan On Holi: Playing with coloured