The throwing of colorful powders is a tradition of this Hindu festival of colors to celebrated the onset of spring.

The revelry starts at sundown. Holi (pronounced “holy”), also known as the “festival of colors,” starts on the evening of the full moon during the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna ...

BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE Photos by Magic Dust Photography. Cover photo: Consul General of India Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan greeting ...

Dozens gathered in Shenandoah Park in American Canyon to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, a vibrant celebration ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Friday by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and ...

Holi is a vibrant festival that marks the arrival of spring with colors, joy, and togetherness, bidding farewell to winter in India. Every year, millions celebrate by throwing colorful powders and ...

Holi is observed in South Asian countries and worldwide throughout the South Asian diaspora. The throwing of colored powders ...

Holi, a Hindu festival that takes place in the spring, kicks off Friday, March 14. Also known as the festival of colors, the annual tradition marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring ...