For us Hindus, it’s Holi! Holi is the start of spring and the beginning of the new year. It’s a triumph of good over evil as we say good-bye to the darkness of cold and usher in the goodness of the light.

Spring is all about color. Nature brings back her greens and blues. Flowers dust us in pink. We celebrate by throwing these colors on each other to remind us that life is reemerging.

With the start of the new year we put behind us all past regrets, make sure all debts are paid off (although- find me an Indian person that carries a balance), and start off with a clean slate.

Religiously, it’s about King Hiranyakashipu becoming arrogant and thinking he is bigger than Vishnu. Through a fire, Vishnu appears and kills Hiranyakashipu.

We reflect, we pray, we eat, and we slap each other with color! Come be Holi with me!

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