Known as the \u201cFestival of Colors,\u201d Holi is one of the most popular and significant festivals in Hinduism. Holi lasts for a night and a day, starting on the last full moon in the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna. This annual ancient tradition marks the end of winter and honors the triumph of good over evil. This year, Holi is celebrated on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in India, with bonfire festivities starting the night before.<\/p>\n
Participants celebrate the arrival of spring by throwing colorful powders and water, eating sweets, and dancing to traditional music. The vibrant, joyous festival symbolizes new beginnings where people come together to play and laugh, forget and forgive, and mend broken relationships.<\/p>\n
Holi has gained significant popularity in many regions due to the millions of Indians and other South Asians living all over the world, with Holi events organized world-wide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"