Holi celebrations in North India and Nepal are among the liveliest, as both places are deeply tied to the Hindu stories the festival honors. But Holi celebrations don’t abide by geographic borders.

Hindu devotees cheer as they celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, at the Lord Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad, India, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) ...

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A priest sprays colored powder and water on devotees during celebrations of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, at the Kalupur Swaminarayan temple in Ahmedabad, India, Friday, March 14, 2025.

What Is the Holi Festival? Often called the Festival of Colors, Holi is a vibrant celebration that involves dancing, singing and the playful throwing of colored powders and water at fellow revelers.

Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi by splashing each other with brightly colored powders, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets.

The meaning of Holi today holds nuance. So, whether you personally observe Holi or are planning to celebrate it with a friend, here’s what to know about its meaning and history, what the colors ...

Millions in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with vibrant powders, enjoying traditional sweets, and dancing to music, marking the end of winter and ...