Celebrations begin as the sun sets on the first day, with huge bonfires blazing against the night skies to represent the burning of the holy spirit, Holika, and the triumph of good over evil.
Celebrations begin as the sun sets on the first day, with huge bonfires blazing against the night skies to represent the burning of the holy spirit, Holika, and the triumph of good over evil. The following and final day of Holi sees cities come alive with colour as people dance down the streets, joyously smearing pigmented powders on each other — leaving no one safe from the vibrant colours!