Holi's Ancient Roots: Unveiling the Scriptural Origins of the Festival of Colors

• Holi, more than just colors, symbolizes truth, devotion, love, and transformation, with origins in Vedas and Puranas.
• The story of Prahlad and Holika forms the foundation, celebrating Holika Dahan as the triumph of good over evil.
• Lord Krishna and Radharani's playful color festivities in Barsana and Vrindavan initiated the tradition of playing with colors.
• Some texts link Holi to Kamadeva's revival by Lord Shiva, symbolizing love and rebirth.
• Holi also marks the joyous arrival of spring and seasonal change.