The Holi festival is here. Also known as the festival of spring, love and colors, the Hindu celebration is held each year not only in India but also in many parts of the globe to welcome the arrival of spring and mark the end of winter.

Celebrated traditionally for two days, Holi is also regarded as the victory of good over evil and an opportunity to start anew. People from various communities come together to eat, dance and celebrate the feeling of love in general, according to The Indian Express. Through this holiday, people are given the chance to forgive others for their mistakes and repair relationships.

The Holi festival also celebrates the Hindu god Krishna and the legend of Holika and Prahlad. Participants usually throw colored powder and water at each other during the two-day event—a tradition that is believed to stem from Krishna throwing colored water at people when he was a boy, BBC reported.

To celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi, here are 13 messages, quotes and greetings to send to loved ones, courtesy of The Times of India, Financial Express and India TV News:

  1. "Burn all the negativity in life and bring only positivity. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Choti Holi!"
  2. "Let’s make a bonfire of our pride and negativity and bring in a fresh start. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Choti Holi."
  3. "May you get the strength to forget all ill-wills and embark on a new joyous journey with your dear ones. Happy Holi!"
  4. "Holika Dahan is the time to be understanding and love each other. It is the festival when you leave behind negativity and bring in happiness. Happy Choti Holi!"
  5. "Niklo galiyon me bana kar toli, Bhiga do aaj har ek ki jholi, Koi muskara de to use gale laga lo, Varna nikal lo laga ke rang, keh ke Happy Holi!" ("Get out in the streets, make a splash and give everyone a bag today. If someone smiles, hug him. Otherwise, bring out the color, saying Happy Holi!")
  6. "Wash away your troubles with a splash of colors, it's time to greet happiness and smile the pain away, Happy Holi!"
  7. "Holika Dahan is the apt time to break the ice, renew relationships and link yourself with those that you wanted to with a bit of color. Happy Choti Holi!"
  8. "Aapko aur aapke pariwar ko Holi ki dheron shubh kamnayein." ("Wishing you and your family a lot of Holi.")
  9. "Bright colors, water balloons, tasty gujiyas, and melodious songs are the ingredients for a perfect Holi. Wish you and your family a very happy and colorful Choti Holi!"
  10. "From my home to yours, I wish you colors and joy. Wishing you and your family a very colorful and happy Choti Holi."
  11. "Loads of fun, gujiyas, water balloons, colors, and bhang are what make Holi so special. Enjoy the festival of colors in the safest way possible. Happy Choti Holi to you and your family."
  12. "Our relationship is the best because I care for you and you care for me. But all credit goes to you for making everything so easy. Thanks for being so reliable and wishing you a happy Holika Dahan!"
  13. "Forgive your haters and ill-wishers and remember those who are near & dear to you this Holika Dahan!"

Hindu devotees celebrate Holi, the spring festival of colours, during a traditional gathering at a temple in Nandgaon village in Uttar Pradesh state
Hindu devotees celebrate Holi, the spring festival of colours, during a traditional gathering at a temple in Nandgaon village in Uttar Pradesh state AFP / Money SHARMA

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