Holi, également connu sous le nom de Phagwaah (ou Bhodjpuri), est un célèbre festival hindou annuel au printemps, également appelé le Festival des Couleurs. Les magnifiques scènes du Festival des Fleurs de Holi se déroulent lorsque des milliers de personnes projettent de la poudre colorée dans les airs, créant ainsi un spectacle d'une grande beauté.9 photos

#### Holi, also known as Phagwaah or Bhodjpuri, is an annual and popular Hindu spring festival, often referred to as the "Festival of Colors".
The colorful festivities of Holi involve thousands of people throwing colored powder into the air, creating a fantastical sight. This explosion of bright colors marks the end of winter.

On the first day of the festival, near nightfall, a fire is lit to symbolize the burning of Holika. On the second day, known as Dhalundi, participants engage in a ritual walk before dusk, showering each other with powder or water. In the evening, people invite each other to attend evening celebrations. Another highlight of the festival is Rangapanchami, which takes place on the fifth day after the full moon and serves as the concluding phase of the festivities.

A special drink called "tandai", decorated with "bhang", which contains a small amount of marijuana, is also prepared during this time. Musical accompaniment is provided by traditional Indian instruments such as the dholi.

It is worth noting that Holi is not exclusively a Hindu festival; followers of other religions, such as Sikhism and Jainism, also have their own versions of this celebration. The festival reaches its most vibrant and festive expressions in Punjab, where both Hindus and Sikhs participate enthusiastically.

However, throwing colored powder during Holi sometimes has undesirable consequences: every year, some people suffer from toxic reactions due to the use of poor-quality paint.