Holi always falls on Phalguna Purnima, the last full moon day of the Hindu lunar calendar year, which is typically in late February or March. In 2025, Holi will fall on Friday, March 14.

Holi has been documented for centuries in Hindu texts. The tradition is observed by people young and old, particularly in Northern India and Nepal, where the stories behind the festival originated.

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Holi’s signature tradition, however, is the throwing of colored powders – a tradition with roots in the love story of Radha and Krishna. In Hindu mythology, the deity Krishna was left with ...

In India, spring officially begins with the festival of Holi. The date is not fixed, but follows the lunar calendar. It's celebrated on the full moon day, the poornima, closest to the spring ...

The Hindu festival Holi is one of the many festivals that have been adopted by many Americans. The recognizable throwing of color is now found in events and festivals across the U.S. Courtesy photo ...

Holi is also rooted in religious legends, some of which celebrate the triumph of good over evil. In India, the festival begins with a blessing from an elder, said attendee Avinash Singh, 37, of ...

The six-year-old Holi DC event, scheduled for May 7, expects to attract 6,500 celebrants, and includes a full vegetarian meal. “It’s on a rolling green area.