“ Holi “ is an ancient festival of India and was originally known as
“ Holika “. The festival finds a detailed description in early religions work such as Jaimini’s Purvamimamsa-Sutras and katha ka – Grhya - sutras . Historians also belive that Holi celebrated by all Aryans but more so in the Eastern part of India.
It is said that Holi existed several countries before christ. However the meaning of the festival is believed to have changed over the years Earlier it was a special rite performed by married women for the happy and
well – being of their families and the full moon ( Raka ) was worshiped.