Festival Of Colours

Happy Holi 2019: Google Doodle celebrates the colourful and fun spirit of Holi

Google's Arts & Culture feature exhibit also explains Holi's significance alongside gorgeous artwork.

Holi 2017: As we celebrate, let's remember its history and acknowledge our sense of community

The earth dons a riot of colours, the mango trees seem to drown under the weight of their tender blossoms, the rabi crop is ready to be harvested, the sounds of the chirping of birds fills the salubrious air…Vasanta Ritu(spring – the king of festivals as per Indian tradition) has graced the land in full glory.

Google Doodle celebrates the festival of Holi with a colourful animation

Google Doodle celebrate popular occassions, so on the festival of colours we have an interesting animation.

Holi 2017 Google Doodle: Celebrates the festival of Holi with a colourful animation

The Google Doodle shows a group of revellers running across the Google logo, while sprinkling colours.

Holi 2017: How to ensure the festival of colours is happy for animals too

While the country is caught in the Holi revelry, every year both stray and pet animals inadvertently become victims of hooliganism.

Holi should not be hell: Better supervision, stricter rules can help avoid ugly incidents

In 2014, police were deployed in civvies during Holi festival to keep a watch on hooliganism. In 2015 and 2016, incidents of violence were limited because a number of people stayed within the confines of their residences. This year, the revelry could take the form of rivalry and aggression if not monitored.

Holi is a chance to deepen appreciation of Hindu customs: Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull

Greeting people on Holi, Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull said the festival was an opportunity for all to deepen their appreciation of Hindu customs.