Holi Event

Welcome to Holi, the exuberant Indian "festival of spring," a mesmerizing ancient Hindu celebration that bids farewell to winter and welcomes the enchanting season of blooms. Get ready to immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of colors and love, for Holi is also fondly known as the "festival of colours" and the "festival of love."

This jubilant occasion is cherished predominantly in the heartlands of India and Nepal, but its magic has spread far and wide, reaching the far corners of Asia and the Western world through the vibrant Indian diaspora.

Join in the festivities as communities unite in joy, laughter, and merriment. Witness the skies come alive with an explosion of hues, painting a vivid picture of love and unity.

Holi is not just a celebration of nature's renewal but also a time to cherish love, laughter, and the beauty of relationships. So, come and experience the allure of this incredible festival as it weaves its spell of happiness, bringing people closer and filling hearts with warmth and joy.

During Holi, people come together to play, laugh, and mend broken relationships. It's a day of forgiveness and forgetting past grudges. The festival represents the blossoming of love and the beginning of a fruitful spring harvest season. Holi lasts for a night and a day, commencing on the evening of the Full Moon day in the Hindu calendar month of Phalgun, which typically falls in the middle of March in the Gregorian calendar.

The first evening, known as Holika Dahan, involves lighting bonfires and performing religious rituals to symbolize the triumph of good over evil. It commemorates the story of Holika, the sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu, who was defeated in the fire. The following day is Rangwali Holi, the main event where people joyfully smear each other with vibrant colors and spray water-filled balloons and water guns to create a playful and colorful atmosphere.

Holi is not just limited to India and Nepal; it has also been embraced by the Indian diaspora in countries like Jamaica, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Mauritius, and Fiji. Recently, the festival has even gained popularity in Europe and North America as a spring celebration of love, fun, and colors.

Holi is a cherished time for people of all communities to come together, celebrate, and embrace the spirit of love and togetherness. So, let's immerse ourselves in the festivities and experience the joyous magic of this enchanting "festival of spring"!