Holi

The South Asian spring festival of colors is celebrated during summer in Germany, with little of the feast's original religiosity. DW's Shabnam Surita explores how. Holi, probably the most colourful Indian and South Asian festival, marks the end of ...

Bhai Dooj visits every two years. The first Bhai Dooj is the day after Holi, while the second is two days after Diwali. However, the scriptures place greater emphasis on Bhai Dooj, which occurs after Diwali. This celebration, like Rakshabandhan, celebrates ...

Holi is the festival of colours which starts from the full moon in the month of Falfun or Phalguna and it continues till the Chaitra month. As per the Hindu calendar, this year on 17 March Holika Dahan will be celebrated ...

The festival of colour Holi is upon us. But, while it's all fun and games, once it is all done, we are left with hands, faces and clothes bombarded with colours, almost looking like a walking, talking colour palette. And that ...

This Holi season, add a recipe to your platter that is healthy, delicious and visually appealing as well. We are talking about papad katori chaat; it is considered to be one of the most loved chaats as it is easy to ...

Holi is all about colours and sweets. It is one of the early-coming festivals since the start of a new year and the people of India celebrate it with full enthusiasm with their friends and families. Sweets, on the other hand, ...

The festival of colours is one of the most anticipated festivals of the year and it falls mostly in the month of March. The preparations will start several weeks in advance. While the markets are decorated with colours and pichkaris (colour ...

Holi is a festival of love, playfulness and lots of delicacy. It is a day when you don't have to worry about wearing the best pieces in your wardrobe, just pick out the ones that look good for the day cause ...

The festival of Holi is synonymous with vibrance, colour, and cheerfulness. It also marks the end of the winter season in India and welcomes the spring with beautiful colours and enthusiasm. Holi is about celebrating people and life, so it involves ...

The term 'Holashtak' is made up of two words 'Holi' and 'Ashtak'. This day is observed eight days before the festival of colours, i.e. Holi. According to the Hindu calendar, Holashtak begins on the Ashtami date of the Shukla ...

Deepika Padukone looked gorgeous as she wished her followers "!Happy Holi!" via her Instagram feed. She flaunted a traditional suit that according to us was absolutely festivals-worthy. Not just her outfit, her jewellery and makeup game too were strong. We have ...

Holi is all about playing with colours and having fun. This year the anticipated festival will be celebrated on 29 March. Since the day is just around the corner, we're sure, you would have already started the preparations. When it ...