of Holi, "the colorful festival of Holi is celebrated in February or early March. Holi festival has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renews relationships. On this day, people hug and wish each other 'Happy Holi'. Holi celebration begins with lighting up of bonfire on the Holi eve. Numerous legends & stories associated with Holi celebration makes the festival more exuberant and vivid. People rub 'gulal' and 'abeer' on each others' faces and cheer saying, "bura na maano Holi hai".
--http://www.holifestival.org/
Having read about Holi in my numerous books about India, I was delighted to actually witness the occasion.
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