The festival of Holi is celebrated on the day after
the full moon in early March every year. In India the Spring Festival is
called Holi the festival of colors. Celebrated in March or April
according to the Hindu calendar. The festival mainly started to welcome
the Spring season and win the blessings of Gods for good harvests and
fertility of the land. As with all the Hindu festivals, there are many
interesting legends attached to Holi, the most popular being the story
of Prince Prahlad who was a devout follower of Lord Vishnu and Holika.
It is the second most important festival of India after Diwali. Holi in
India is a festival of fun and frolic and has been associated with the
immortal love of Lord Krishna and Radha. The exuberance and the
festivity of the season is remarkable. Holi is one of the major
festivals of India and is celebrated in most of the states of India.
However, each region celebrates it according to their culture and
traditions. Different states celebrate it according to their own
customs.
