Each spring, the streets and people of Delhi transform into a psychedelic explosion of colour during the Holi Festival. Also known as the festival of love, Holi is an ancient Hindu religious festival which has also attracted a vast number of non-Hindus in recent times.
The night prior to Holi sees bonfires lit across Delhi city combined with plenty of dancing, singing and gatherings. Come morning and an invasion of colour hits the streets with participants spreading colourful powders and waters all over one another. It’s a free for all and it is said that even enemies become friends on the day of Holi.
The joyful colour fight is shared among people across all levels of society and takes place in the open streets, in parks and even outside temples. Music churns out across the city via groups adorned with instruments, dancing is highly celebrated and food and drinks are consumed aplenty. It’s basically one big party and everyone is invited.
A celebration of good over evil is one worth taking part in, especially during a time when evil consumes our daily headlines. If you want to experience a party like no other, where all past injustices are forgotten and new beginnings await, Holi should be on your bucket list.
The festival date varies every year, and is subject to the Hindu calendar; however it generally falls in March.
