The Holi festiva in India is denfinitely the most colorful. It is similar to Songkran, but instead of water, colorful pwders are thrown. The festival is hugely popular in the villages around Mathura, the birthplace of Krishna, the central figure of Hinduism. The festival is supposed to celebrate the love between Krishma and Radha. People throw powders to commorate such love, and the mixture of bright colors symbolizes energy, life, and joy.