The Holi Festival of Colors in India is a
celebration of the victory of good over evil, the destruction of the demoness Holika. It is celebrated every year on
the day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna which is early March.
Holi also celebrates the Hindu god Krishna and the legend of Holika and Prahlad.
Hiranyakashipu was an evil king. He had special powers that made him nearly invincible and he
wanted everyone in his kingdom to worship him. Today, Hindus light bonfires on Holi to represent the triumph of good over evil.
