Phagwa (Holi)

The festival of Phagwa, also called Holi, is commemorated by both Hindus and Non-Hindus and represents the beginning of the Indian Spring and the Hindu New Year. The exuberance of Phagwa is one of its hallmarks and the festival is celebrated with dancing and singing. Thousands of celebrants usually start the festival wearing white and once the vegetable- based dye - abir / abeer is thrown in a playful display, whites are quickly transformed into all the colours of the rainbow.