Krishna's Holi
Holi is a very ancient festival,descriptions of Lord krishna's celebration of  Holi comes in the scripture Srimad Bhagwad,Holi is a festival of colors,Lord Krishna played Holi with the milkmaids,in his youth.The tradition is carried on till today and people from all over India throng to witness the festivities in Brajabhoomi Mathura which is famous for its long time celebration.

The most common feature of the celebration in most parts of India is the lighting of the bonfire on the eve of Holi followed by celebrations with colour,the next day.The bonfire is lit to signify the burning of Holika,a mythical she demon.It is also in honour of the fire god who is offered new corn and other food items.The next day is the festival of colours.People smudge Powdered colour called Gulal on each others face.Soluble Colours are mixed with water and buckets of coloured water are prepared.This colour is squirted on each other with the help of pichkaris,long syringe like cylinders with a piston.