Holi - Festival of Colors

Get set to paint yourself in the colors of joy on the occasion of Holi - the festival of colors. Learn about its history and significance, and how to get the most out of this boisterous occasion.

Harmful chemical colors are the perils of Holi. Here's how to make Holi harmless for our environment and ourselves? Play with environment-friendly natural colors that you can make at home. It's easy!

Holi is one occasion when sprinkling colored powder ('gulal') or colored water on each other breaks all barriers of discrimination so that everyone looks the same and universal brotherhood is reaffirmed.

If you want to know how to celebrate the festival of colors to the fullest through the whole length of three days, here's a primer.

There are at least three legends that are directly associated with the festival of colors...

Swami Sivananda discusses Holi - from its history and origin to its true significance and how to celebrate holi the festival of colors - in this book extract.