The most famous tale of Holi symbolizes the victory of good over evil when Prahlad survived Holika’s fire. 

Lord Krishna playfully applied color to Radha, giving birth to the tradition of Holi celebrations with colors. 

Holi marks the sacrifice of the love God, Kamadeva, who was burned to ashes by Lord Shiva’s third eye. 

Some believe Holi was celebrated after Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya, marking a joyous reunion. 

Holi’s bonfire represents the destruction of Dhundhi, an ogress who tormented children in a village. 

Festival Holi is linked to Lord Narasimha, who emerged to save Prahlad from King Hiranyakashipu. 

This unique tradition comes from Radha’s village Barasana, where women playfully beat men with wooden sticks. 

In Mahabharata, Holi celebrations highlight deep friendship and faith between Draupadi and lord Krishna. 

Sikhs community celebrate Hola Mohalla with martial arts, a day after Holi, as started by Guru Gobind Singh. 

From Shantiniketan’s Basanta Utsav to Mathura’s Phoolon Ki Holi, every region has a way of celebrating Holi.