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Winters have passed and can spring be far behind? Flowers are in full bloom and trees are clothed with bright, fresh leaves. Holi, the festival of colours is here.

In Bengal where it is known as "DOLOTHSAVA". Usually people burn Holika (dry sticks and figs are collected in huge scale and is set up like a mound) on the eve of HOLI. This is done to commemorate the legend. At the same time it purifies the atmosphere and kills the insects and germs. Folklore and dances are performed around the fire to welcome the new season. 

In the morning people have fun with coloured water and with both wet and dry colours. Men, women and children all participate in this merry making. In the evening, people play with dry colours and greet each other. Special dishes for the occasion are prepared. People visit each others houses and savor the delicious dishes, be it the famous Rossogolla or the preparation of Malpua (a dessert made of flour, milk, sugar and dry fruits). The colours and the mirth that accompanies the celebration of Holi bears witness to the feelings of oneness and a sense of brotherhood and goodwill. No other festival brings home the lesson of spiritual and social harmony as well as the festival of Dolothsava.