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As you might have noticed, Holi celebrations are nothing short of Instagram-worthy. They don't call it the "festival of colors" for nothin'. Perhaps the most popular tradition during Holi is the throwing of vividly colored powder. Think of it like a big, beautiful water balloon fight—but instead of rubber balloons filled with liquid, it's handfuls of vibrant pigment thrown like baseballs. There are traditionally five colored powders (known as abeer or gulal) thrown on Holi: red (love and passion), yellow (happiness and healing), blue (serenity), green (new beginnings), and pink (femininity and joy). According to SCI, the colors as they're used throughout the celebrations "speak the language of the cheerful heart." Pro tip: Maybe avoid wearing your best clothes to a Holi celebration..
