Date: The first day of Holi is called Holika Dahan, Jalawali Holi, or Chhoti Holi; on this day, they worship Holika and burn ...

Aum Panddy (left in blue) and Bhaumik Shah, (left) both from St. Catharines, enjoy the Holi Festival at the Meridian Centre parking lot. Organizers estimate over 3,000 attended the event June 14. An ...

Unschooled in Hindu art, I didn’t know that I was contemplating a pichwai (from the Sanskrit for “back” and “hanging”), a ...

India: Where Even Trees Whisper Prayers In the heart of India’s villages and cities alike, where incense curls into skyward ...

Deepa Bharath, a reporter with The Associated Press’ Global Religion Team, recently put a spotlight on Utah’s religious diversity.

A couple who moved from Los Angeles to Utah about 45 years ago to run a radio station are now operating the only Hindu temple ...

Holi is a major Hindu festival known as the Festival of Colours, Love, Equality and Spring. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna. The celebration was held by ...

Lord Krishna's mother, Yashoda playfully suggested that he colour Radha's face with gulaal to erase their differences. This playful act became a tradition and the inspiration behind Holi's ...

Holi has its origins in Hindu mythology and lore and celebrates the divine love between the Hindu god Krishna and his consort Radha, and signifies a time of rebirth and rejuvenation. Across the ...

Another Holi speciality, off limit to children ... of evil and celebrates the love between the Hindu deities Krishna and Radha. Some families fete the eve of the main festival day with religious ...