Holi, the Festival of Colors, kicked off with untimed 1-mile fun run or walk through clouds of colorful powders at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods Sunday. Kian Mistry, 6, throws blue powder on ...

What is the festival of Holi? A woman is standing in the middle of the image, and has blue and green powder on her hair, face and white top. She is laughing at the camera.

With the throwing of colored powder and water balloons, Holi has become known as India’s most vivid, joyous festival. International travel groups selling tours to the country often place photos ...

Most people have probably seen an image somewhere online of people caked in a powdery mix of different hues, smiling and having a blast. Most likely, it was the Festival of Colors, or Holi.

Holi is a Hindu festival that marks the start of spring. Celebrated across India, it’s an ancient festival with the first mentions of it dating all the way back to a 4th century poem.

Nation & World AP PHOTOS: Indians celebrate Holi, Hindu festival of color March 8, 2023 at 4:12 am Updated March 8, 2023 at 5:59 am ...

Balam Pichkari Balam Pichkari from Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani is the ultimate Holi anthem. The song’s electrifying beats, catchy lyrics, and iconic dance moves make it unforgettable.

And so to celebrate the festival of spring, usually during Holi, you have the use of colors and music and dance and it's a huge community celebration. CATHY WURZER: It sounds like great, great fun.