Each shade carries a distinct meaning, including: There are multiple Hindu myths tied to Holi. But one of the most popular is the story of Lord Krishna, known as the god of protection, compassion ...

Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets pr ...

She puts on old clothes she doesn’t mind tossing. Holi’s roots are in Hinduism. The god Krishna, cursed by a demon with blue skin, complained to his mother, asking why his love interest Radha ...

In Mathura, in northern India, people observe Holi as a celebration of the love between the Hindu god Krishna and his lady love, Radha, and reenact scenes from their lives. Every Holi festivity in ...

Holi, a Hindu festival that takes place in the ... blue powder represents the Hindu god Krishna and green dye is indicative of new beginnings. Hindu is considered one of the oldest religions ...

A tradition observed in India for thousands of years, the Holi festival became relevant in the United States when the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork hosted its Festival of Colors in 1989 ...

(AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Holi has its origins in Hindu mythology and lore and celebrates the divine love between the Hindu god Krishna and his consort Radha, and signifies a time of rebirth and ...