Holi, the festival of colours, is one of the major festivals in India. It is celebrated every year on the full moon day of ...

On the eve of Holi, some Hindus light up bonfires to signify the burning of Holika. In a village in the western state of Gujarat, a huge bonfire of 200 tons of wood was lit on Sunday night.

The main event of Holi is the color-filled celebration. While the bonfire on the night before has a religious element, the day of the color fest typically doesn't involve a religious ceremony.

Holi is a festival that's celebrated all over ... by animals or humans indoors or outdoors during the day or night on land, air or water by projectiles or with handheld weapons.

Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Some families hold religious ceremonies, but for many Holi is more a time for fun. It's a colourful festival, with dancing ...