What is the holi festival?

Answer 1

Holi is a great spring festival celebrated across various parts of India. It is also known as the Festival of Colours.

Holi is celebrated in eve of Slaying of demoness Holika by Prahlad (Devotee of Lord Vishnu).

Answer 2

1. Holi festival is known as Simagh in Goa, Madan Daman or Kumayon in South India and Doljatra in West Bengal.

2. Holi ranks among the greatest festivals of India. It is celebrated in almost parts of India

Answer 3

Holi is a Socio-religious festival of Hindus celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Falgun (colloquially, also Fagun) which normally falls in the Gregorian calendar months of February or March, the date varies every year due to difference in Lunar & Solar days. The religious part, known as Holica Dahan, takes place on Full Moon day in Falgun and the very next day the festival of colours is played with family and friends. For some reason, the colours are played on Full Moon day itself in Bengal area and is known as Dhulendi.

Answer 4

Holi is celebrated in many, many ways. For instance, they might celebrateo it by having a festival of clours e.t.c