https://www.pitara.com/authors/joveen-jose/Recent content in Joveen Jose on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usTue, 16 Jun 2026 21:50:56 +0530https://www.pitara.com/non-fiction-for-kids/festivals-for-kids/holi-the-colour-of-fun-is-red-blue-green/Mon, 20 Mar 2000 04:21:57 +0000https://www.pitara.com/non-fiction-for-kids/festivals-for-kids/holi-the-colour-of-fun-is-red-blue-green/<p>Holi or the festival of colours, is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India, and by the Indian communities settled abroad. It is a time when the young and old alike, are in a mood to make merry. The most important aspect of this festival is its informal nature. Though a Hindu festival, it is played by Indians from all communities – especially in the metropolitan cities of India, where people from all over the country have come and settled. On the day of Holi, it is as if the clock stops running, for it is a national holiday. Even for the newspapers.</p>