Holi, which means "festival of colors," is one of India's most colorful and happy events. It means spring has come and that good has won over evil.

Hindu texts say that there was a demon king named Hiranyakashipu who was given the power to live forever. But his son Prahlad was a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu

which made Hiranyakashipu very angry. He tried many things to kill Prahlad, such as getting his sister Holika, who couldn't be hurt by fire, to help him.

Although Holika tried to get Prahlad to sit on her lap in a bonfire, Prahlad's unwavering faith in God kept him safe, while Holika died in the fire.

The love story between Lord Krishna and Radha is another well-known Holi story.

Let's celebrate big but with respect and appreciation for life's gifts and the links of friendship and community that bind us. Happy Holi!