{"id":58182,"date":"2017-02-28T15:59:57","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T21:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=58182"},"modified":"2017-09-28T09:48:47","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T14:48:47","slug":"indias-holi-festival-worlds-colorful-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/indias-holi-festival-worlds-colorful-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s Holi Festival: The world&#8217;s most colorful celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"f5o2u-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"f5o2u-0-0\">By now you\u2019ve <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"f5o2u-1-0\">probably <\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"f5o2u-2-0\">seen a color run, or even participated in one yourself. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"f5o2u-3-0\">If you\u2019ve ever wondered where they got the crazy idea to throw fistfuls of neon colored powder at each other, it actually comes from a centuries-old festival in central <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/India.d80.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">India<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"f5o2u-4-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"f5o2u-4-0\"> called the Holi Festival, which happens on March 13 in 2017.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"f5o2u-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"f5o2u-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/worlds-messiest-festivals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> These are the world&#8217;s messiest festivals<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4fa1\" data-offset-key=\"f5o2u-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"f5o2u-0-0\">\n<p>[aesop_gallery id=&#8221;58198&#8243; revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4fa1\" data-offset-key=\"ahrno-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ahrno-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ahrno-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4fa1\" data-offset-key=\"4edj0-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"76ee3-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4edj0-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\">Every full moon during <\/span><span class=\"complexword\">the month of<\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"> March (or sometimes late February)<\/span>, people all over India cover each other from head to toe in brightly colored powder in intense shades of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4edj0-4-0\">pink, green, purple and yellow<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4edj0-5-0\">. The tradition comes from a story of the prominent Hindu god, Lord Krishna and his lover Radha. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4edj0-6-0\">Legend has it that a young Krishna, who had dark blue skin himself, rubbed colorful dyes on Radha&#8217;s face while courting her to color her skin like his<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"76ee3-0-0\">. Over the centuries the day has evolved into the Holi festival we know today. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4fa1\" data-offset-key=\"76ee3-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"76ee3-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"76ee3-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"76ee3-2-0\">The energy of Holi is nothing short of electric. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"76ee3-3-0\">Streets <\/span><\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"76ee3-4-0\">are packed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"76ee3-5-0\"> with people wielding bags of neon-colored powder and squirt guns full of dyed water; the words &#8220;Happy Holi&#8221; are repeated over and over as people color each other.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"76ee3-7-0\">The coloring practices vary from a gentle thumb full of powder brushing against someone\u2019s cheek to a bucket of colored water falling from three stories above<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"76ee3-8-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"76ee3-9-0\">While most people take fistfuls of powder and hurl it over the crowds leaving a wake of color, others play Holi with the pull of a squirt gun trigger<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"76ee3-10-0\">. During Holi, there\u2019s no way of making it out without being completely covered in color, so grab a bag of powder and join in. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"76ee3-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"76ee3-0-0\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ALSO<\/strong>: Have you joined Orbitz Rewards? Color us impressed!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4fa1\" data-offset-key=\"4un0c-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4un0c-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4un0c-0-0\">The Holi festival is actually two days long, and the second day is the one most people associate with the celebration since it\u2019s when the vibrant colors come out<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4un0c-1-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4un0c-2-0\">The first day of Holi starts in the evening where large bonfires are lit and people gather to perform religious rituals in front of the flames<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4un0c-3-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4un0c-4-0\">People believe that by performing these rituals their internal evils will <\/span><\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"4un0c-5-0\">be destroyed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4un0c-6-0\"> in the fire<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4un0c-7-0\">. After a night of prayer and ritual, it\u2019s time to rest and get ready for a wild day full of colorful celebrations. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4fa1\" data-offset-key=\"fl1kd-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"fl1kd-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fl1kd-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4fa1\" data-offset-key=\"9t16d-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9t16d-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9t16d-0-0\">Holi is a festival where everyone is welcome, including visitors. <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"9t16d-1-0\">However<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9t16d-2-0\">, plan on some extra attention when joining in on the festivities, especially from the kids<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9t16d-3-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9t16d-4-0\">Many festival goers love to play Holi with tourists and you\u2019re sure to receive lots of extra attention and plenty of color<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9t16d-5-0\">. Since the festival&#8217;s origin actually comes from using the colors to make everyone the same, the day of Holi is meant to transcend class and help bring people together. After all, that\u2019s how it started. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4fa1\" data-offset-key=\"1u8kb-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1u8kb-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1u8kb-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4fa1\" data-offset-key=\"bv89k-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"bv89k-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"bv89k-0-0\">As the sun sets on day two, the streets clear and people return to their homes to wash off the powders and attempt to return to their normal colors<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"bv89k-1-0\">. It\u2019s best to wear clothes that you won\u2019t mind being forever tie-dyed by the Holi festival. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"bv89k-2-0\">The dye in the powders can be quite potent, sometimes leaving skin and hair a bit more pink or green than when the day started<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"bv89k-3-0\">. After a few showers, it\u2019s time to head to the temple in the evening. People also prepare special foods eaten only around the time of Holi. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4fa1\" data-offset-key=\"5b441-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5b441-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5b441-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4fa1\" data-offset-key=\"erqac-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"erqac-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"erqac-0-0\">This colorful festival should be on the bucket list of travelers who long to see cultural festivals that are still alive and well<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"erqac-1-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"erqac-2-0\">Holi is also a favorite among photographers as the vibrant colors make for out-of-this-world shots; <\/span><\/span><span class=\"qualifier\"><span data-offset-key=\"erqac-3-0\">just<\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"erqac-4-0\"> make sure to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettingstamped.com\/how-to-protect-your-camera-during-the-holi-festival-or-a-color-run\/\">protect your camera<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"erqac-5-0\">. <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"erqac-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"erqac-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"erqac-5-0\">Holi definitely is the world\u2019s most colorful festival! <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"erqac-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"erqac-0-0\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg\" alt=\"Orbitz, app, iPhone, travel, deals\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-300x50.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-400x67.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; 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