The celebration of the spring festival Holi begins on Purnima Tithi or full moon day in the Hindu calendar month Phalguna. This vibrant festival that heralds the end of winter and the advent of spring is a festival of colours and has been described as the feast of love. This festival of turning a new leaf and signifying the end of negativity is celebrated in diverse ways with diverse essence marking the celebrations in different regions of the country. Although elements that relate to the renewal of time and people out on the streets with unrestrained use of colours mark the festive fervour of Holi in the customs of the different regions of the country. Celebrated with much gusto, it is observed for several days leading up to the full moon of the month of Phalgun or Phagun and features bonfires and street gatherings and dancing to traditional songs and music. Holi ushers in a carnival mood among people of all ages where the merrymaking is marked by an array of delicacies and customs that conform to the legends associated with the festival. The festival, signifying good over evil, is also celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest. The festival of colours brings the communities together with merrymaking and diverse traditions. Explore the diversity of the intangible culture of the country that celebrates spring with fiesta and frolic.