Major Festival
Holi
The festival of colours: significance and commonly observed practices.
4 min
- Tradition
- Pan-Indian
- Occasion
- Holi
विवरण
OverviewHoli is associated with the arrival of spring and, in tradition, with the story of Prahlada and Holika. It is observed with the Holika bonfire and the play of colours.
Sources & References
Regional TraditionCustoms vary across regions.
Dharmartha presents traditional knowledge with respect for its sources. Practices vary by lineage and region; this material does not assert exclusive or universal authority.
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