The tradition of playing colours on Holi draws its roots from the legend of Radha and Krishna. It is said that young Krishna was jealous of Radha’s fair complexion, since He Himself was dusky.

As they have for the past 28 years, the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork is preparing to host their annual Holi Festival of Colors celebration on March 25 and 26. People are invited to ...

This story is from March 17, 2014 Holi has a connection with Radha-Krishna too TNN / Mar 17, 2014, 13:11 IST AA Follow us ...

Shri Krishna playing Holi on the banks of the river Yamuna with Radha and other gopis is also the most popular reason for celebrating this festival the way we do.

With the legend now centred around the intense love between Radha and Krishna, the association with Holi seemed inevitable. “In a Hindu marriage, the role models are Rama and Sita,” says Varma.

After doing so, Radha then returned Krishna's love and the pair were married. It is said that lovers have continued this tradition ever since, painting their faces the same colour in celebration ...

The festival of Holi is also celebrated as a festival of love. As per one Holi legend related to Lord Krishna, the Holi festival commemorates the divine love of Radha for Krishna.

Holika Dahan is the day before Holi. It is also known as Holika Dahanam or Chotti Holi. This Hindu holiday celebrates the triumph of good over evil. It commemorates the failed attempt to kill Prahlad, ...

This is Mughal Emperor Jehangir playing Holi in his palace. Sufi poets too eulogised Radha and Krishna’s romance in Holi, while expressing their love for their revered Sufi saints or even God.

Upon doing so, Radha fell in love with Krishna. A vendor organizes colored powders for sale ahead of Holi in Kolkata, India, on March 3, 2023.

What is Holi? Holi is an ancient Hindu tradition that signifies the triumph of good over evil. It also marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring in India. It celebrates the eternal love of ...