The tradition of playing colours on Holi draws its roots from the legend of Radha and Krishna. It is said that young Krishna was jealous of Radha’s fair complexion, since He Himself was dusky.

This story is from March 17, 2014 Holi has a connection with Radha-Krishna too TNN / Mar 17, 2014, 13:11 IST AA Follow us ...

Holika Dahan is the day before Holi. It is also known as Holika Dahanam or Chotti Holi. This Hindu holiday celebrates the triumph of good over evil. It commemorates the failed attempt to kill Prahlad, ...

With the legend now centred around the intense love between Radha and Krishna, the association with Holi seemed inevitable. “In a Hindu marriage, the role models are Rama and Sita,” says Varma.

Shri Krishna playing Holi on the banks of the river Yamuna with Radha and other gopis is also the most popular reason for celebrating this festival the way we do.

The festival of Holi is also celebrated as a festival of love. As per one Holi legend related to Lord Krishna, the Holi festival commemorates the divine love of Radha for Krishna.

After doing so, Radha then returned Krishna's love and the pair were married. It is said that lovers have continued this tradition ever since, painting their faces the same colour in celebration ...

However, due to Prahlad's devotion, Holika was consumed by the fire while Prahlad remained unharmed. Holi is also celebrated in memory of the divine love of Radha and Krishna.

Holi, which is known as a festival of love or a festival of color, is on Wednesday, March 8. It falls in the month known as Falgun, and typically comes in March.

Actress and Member of Parliament Hema Malini plays Krishna's Radha in a dance recital at the Braj Holi Raso Utsav in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, believed to be the birth place of lord Krishna.

What is Holi? Holi is an ancient Hindu tradition that signifies the triumph of good over evil. It also marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring in India. It celebrates the eternal love of ...