The festival of Holi is a feasting time in India where people throw colors at one another expressing the happiness of the celebration with bonfires and myriad programs. Besides the celebration of spring incoming it also has a religious purpose commemorating the presents of the Hindu mythology. However as a religious feeds the festival is taken as the least one among the many other religious festival, yet the festival gives joy and happiness to everyone celebrating it and is perhaps the most exhilarating festival ever among the festivals of India.
Holi in India is a time of love, care and affection showed to one another. People of all community and religion come out to enjoy the fun of applying colors. One of the interesting thing about this festival is that during holi religious and cultural norms are loosen and so youngsters and lovers too takes the special chance and apply colors on each other face. Legends also speak a lot about this festival about the love story of Lord Krishna and Radha. It is said that during this holi festive season the naughtiness of even the gods where showed. Krishna started the trends of playing colours and applied to her beloved Radha and thus the trend and practice of applying colors to one another has become the symbol of love and affection. There are many more interesting stories of Radha and Krishna. During this festival if you visit the various places where Radha and Krishna spent their childhood no wonder there is no match for them. The birthplace and the places which associate the childhood of Krishna and Radha that is places in places like Mathura, Vrundavan and Barsana the celebration of holi is exhilarating and vibrant and it obviously outstands the rest. Do not miss out to visit these sites during the festival of holi if you wish to eye witness the real enthusiasm and joy of holi.
Thus you will find the month of March India is at its peak for celebration and feast. Holi festival days are recognised officially and are keep holiday during this time of the year. Among all other festival and celebration the festival of holi is the most exhilarating festival celebrated with full enthusiasm and gaiety. During this time not only the Indian but even the world is excited about this festival. Tourist and visitors too love to visit India and joint this celebration. If you have not experience it do not miss out this time. Holi is one of the biggest festivals of India loved by everyone. It is a festival that gives you a chance to express your feeling, show love and above all it gives you a chance to shout out, dance and enjoy to your heart's contentment.