The Festival Of Colours is inspired by the traditional Hindu festival Holi, which usually takes place in March an marks the coming of spring. On this day, people throw powdered paint, known as gulal, at on another. For one day the distinctions between castes, religions and gender are set aside and everyone is equal. The festival is primarily observed in India and Nepal, but also in many other countries with a large Hindu population.
Lath mar Holi:
Lath mar Holi is a local celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi. It takes place days before the actual Holi in the neighbouring towns of Barsana and Nandgaon near Mathura in the state of Uttar Pradesh, where thousands of Hindus and tourists congregate, each year.
Phoolon wali holi:
On the Ekadashi before Holi, the Banke Bihari sanctuary at Vridnavan celebtrates an interesting Holi which is not celebrated with ordinary dry or wet hues, but rather with blossoms, and henceforth the name Phoolon wali holi (Flowers’ Holi).
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