Popular ancient Hindu festival, also known as the “festival of love”, the “festival of colours”, and the “festival of spring”. The festival celebrates the eternal and divine love of Radha and Krishna. It also signifies the triumph of good over evil.
It’s a two-day Hindu festival that originates in India. On the first day, people will gather around a bonfire and celebrate good triumphing over evil. But it’s the second day that most people will recognise – that’s when perfumed powder called gulal is pelted at everyone and made to stick with water pistols and balloons.
Gulal powder comes in many colours and some are thought to signify specific things:
- red = love
- blue = Krishna
- yellow = turmeric (a spice used in lots of Indian food)
- green = spring
And together, they create a glorious rainbow, usually in parks and public spaces across the globe.
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