Holi, one of the most popular festivals, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fanfare across the country. The festival of colours, which is traditionally celebrated in late February or early March on the Gregorian calendar, marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter, coinciding with the full moon, or Purnima, on the evening of the Hindu month of Phalguna. It’s a time for people to come together, set aside their differences, and celebrate life’s positive moments. This year, Holi will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, 2024.

The various colours used during Holi celebration make the festival exciting and amazing. Every colour has its own significance. Let us explore the importance of each colour and what it represents:

The Meanings of Holi Colours

1. RedRed is a popular colour. This colour has a wonderful and happy meaning and is very significant. It is used not only in Holi but also in a variety of other activities. The colour stands for love, passion, weddings, and fertility.
2. OrangeOrange colour can instantly energise your life. It is also thought to be the colour of the sun and thus associated with the light and symbolises the start of new days. This colour reminds us of our strength and how we should put the past behind us and move forward. This colour has also been associated with forgiveness and the ability to start over.
3. YellowYellow is a bright and cheerful colour. It is thus widely used during Holi. This colour was traditionally made with turmeric powder. It represents happiness and good health. The colour is also thought to represent knowledge, learning, meditation, peace, and joy. You should use this colour during Holi.
4. PinkThis colour is the most popular among people. Pink colour represents happiness and kindness. It also establishes caring and compassion as two of the most important virtues. The colour also represents fun and is naturally derived from beetroot.
5. GreenThe colour green is used to warm people’s hearts during Holi, and many people adore this colour. The colour represents new beginnings, harvest, life, purity, and virility. It is said that because Lord Ram had spent his entire life banished in the forest, the green colour soothed him as it represented nature and its beauty.
6. BlueThe sky’s colour is blue. As a result, this colour is associated with peace and tranquility. In addition, the colour of Lord Krishna’s skin represents strength and spiritual development.
7. PurpleThe colour purple represents magic and mystery. It is the colour that represents the horizons of new opportunities. It is calming and relaxing as well. It advises us to relax and not rush with decisions in life.