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Holi Festival
: the festival of colors 


One of the major festivals of India, Holi is celebrated with 
enthusiasm and gaiety on the full moon day in the 

month of Phalgun which is the month of March as per the 
Gregorian calendar.


Why Holi Festival ??
Hiranyakashipu  was a tyrant the demon king. Hiranyakashipu had a very long and 
severe penance. Boon by Brahma, He was not be killed During day time or night , 

Inside a house or outside a house , Not on earth or in sky , Neither by a man nor by an 
animal, Neither with an astra (long range weapons) nor with a shastra(short range 
weapons). Hiranyakashipu's son(Prahalad) was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. A 

wicked sister of Hiranyakashipu had boon not to be burnt in fire. Holika sat with 
Prahalad in fire. Prahalad came out unhurt and Holika tuned into ashes. Is lit at night to 

signify burning of Holika, a symbol of evil. Celebration of victory of good over evil.


Vasanta Mahotsava – The Great Festival of 
Vasanta (Spring)
Kamotsva – Associated with story of Kama (The 
God of love)
Dolyatra – Festival of Swings
Phagwah - A festival of Phagun (Last month of 
Hindu calendar)
Rangapanchami – The colourful fifth day of 
Chaitra
Holi – Most common name


Entire country wears a festive look when it is time 
for Holi celebration. Market places get a buzz with 
activity as frenzied shoppers start making 
preparations for the festival. Heaps of various hues 
of gulal and abeer can be seen on the roadside 
days before the festival.


On the eve of Holi, 
called Chhoti or 
Small Holi people 
gather at important 
crossroads and light 
huge bonfires, the 
ceremony is called 
Holika Dahan. 


Holi in Mathura

Holi was also the name of a female demon Putana who 
tried to Krishna, by feeding him poisoned nipples to suckle. 
The miracle baby Krishna sucked so intensely that he 
drained the she demon of her life. She was burnt on the 
pyre next day. 

It is one of the major celebrations in Mathura.


Use Natural Colors : Natural colours can be made from 
flowers , fruits, vegetable  extracts and leaves. Play Holi 
with natural colours, these are safe, economical, eco-
friendly and can be easily made at home.


Herbal Green 
Colour

Herbal Red Colour

Herbal yellow Colour

Herbal Blue Colour

Herbal Magenta Colour


Respect the feelings of others while 
celebrating the festival of colours.

  Don’t play colours with unwilling 
persons.

  Don’t offend sensitivity of others.
  Don’t throw water or balloons at 

passers.
  Don’t throw dirt and chemicals on 

people.
  Don’t indulge in eve teasing.


Play Safe Holi……….

Thank You