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Holi (Hindi: होली), or Phagwa (Bhojpuri), also called the Fe stival of Colours, is a popular Hindu spring festival observ ed in India and Nepal. In West Bengal, it is known as Dolyat ra (Doljatra) or Boshonto Utsav ("spring festival" ). On the first day bonfires are lit at night to signify burni ng the demoness Holika, Hiranyakashipu's sister. On the second day, known as Dhulhendi, people spend the day throwing colored powder and water at each other. The spring season, during which the weather changes, is believed to ca use viral fever and cold. Thus, the playful throwing of the colored powders has a medicinal significance: the colors are traditionally made of Neem, Kumkum, Haldi, Bilva, and other medicinal herbs prescribed by Āyurvedic doctors. A special drink called thandai is prepared, sometimes containing bhang (Cannabis sativa).
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