According to Hindu mythology, the festival is associated with various legends, the most popular being the story of Prahlad and Holika.

Huge bonfires are lit on the eve of Holi to commemorate the burning of the demon Holika or of good winning over evil. The day of Holi itself celebrates love, commemorating the intimate loving ...

Shaz (left) feels Holi is "a special time" of the year because ... the religious event celebrates love, new beginnings and the victory of good over evil. Known as the festival of colours, it's ...