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Celebrating Holi
Group of people playing Holi in Rajasthan (© Bartosz Hadyniak/Getty Images)
Holi colours were once made from flowers—now, they're a science experiment.
Guess what's in the air today? Smoke from the Holika Dahan, and tomorrow? Colour chaos everywhere! Streets, homes and parks burst into a riot of colours and water, alive with music, laughter and playful screams. Holi isn't just about colours; it's a chance to reconnect, laugh and forgive. Rooted in legends like that of Prahlad and Holika, the festival marks the arrival of spring and is a way to welcome new beginnings with joy.
From North to South, every state has its own Holi style—from Lathmar Holi in Barsana to Basant Utsav in Shantiniketan. Some hit the streets with buckets, some follow local rituals, some sing folk songs known as 'phag' and dance for hours. What is your way? Well, don't forget the food. Gujiyas, malpua, kanji ke vade and thandai keep everyone going. What are you waiting for? Go, grab your colours, find your friends and make some mess—it's that time of the year when rules take a backseat and happiness runs wild.