The ancient festival has Hindu roots, but growing numbers worldwide are taking part in the celebration, which features bonfires, singing, dancing, prayer, feasting and clouds of pigmented powder.

What is Holi? Holi (pronounced “holy”) is a festival that celebrates spring, love, rebirth, and the triumph of good over evil. It’s rooted in Hindu myths and has been celebrated across parts ...

In the heart of Utah, a Hare Krishna temple has stood as a beloved cultural landmark for more than three decades. Tens of ...

Holi 2025: What to know about Hindu festival of colors, where to celebrate in Ohio. Alex Perry. Cincinnati Enquirer. Holi, a Hindu festival that takes place in the spring, kicks off Friday, March 14.

2. Good triumphs over evil. Holi gets its name from Holika, the demoness sister of evil King Hiranyakashyap in Hindu mythology. As the story goes, the villainous king tried to forbid his son ...

Every spring, people in India throw colorful powders to celebrate Holi. Learn more about the Hindu Festival of Colors and how to celebrate it in the U.S.

(RNS) — Thursday (March 13) marks the start of Holi, the colorful festival welcoming in springtime. But it’s not just for Hindus anymore.

Today's Holi festival has its roots in several different Hindu legends, including the story of Prahalad and Holika. In a version of the ancient tale summarized by the BBC, ...

What is Holi? Holi (pronounced “holy”) is a festival that celebrates spring, love, rebirth, and the triumph of good over evil. It’s rooted in Hindu myths and has been celebrated across parts ...