Holi

Holi , a traditional Hindu festival, celebrates the beginning of spring as well as the triumph of good over evil. It is best known around the world for the powder that revellers throw on each other, leaving festival goers coated in colour by the end of the day.

Although the festival originated in India and is still widely celebrated there as a religious festival, it has been adopted in many places around the world.


What is the story behind Holi?

Holi's different celebrations come from various Hindu legends. One story tells the story of how the god Vishnu saved his follower Prahlada from a pyre while Prahlada's evil aunt Holika burned.

How is it celebrated today?

It is celebrated in many parts of the world today. Hindu communities in many countries, as well as non Hindus, join in.

In London, there is a music festival on July 29 - more than four months after the actual Holi festival.

I selected this festival because  I think the idea of throwing paint is funny.