The holi festival in india is definitely the most colorful . it is similar to Songkran , but instead of water , colorful powders 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 Krishna and Radha . People throw powders to commemorate such love , and the mixture of bright colors symbolizes energy , life , and joy