Holi the Hindu festival of colours brightens Rotherham

The hurling of coloured paint is a central feature of the festival of Holi, the Hindu festival of colour.

And more than 100 members of the Rotherham Hindu Community group gathered at St Cuthbert’s Church Hall in Stag on Saturday for the fun event.

Committe member Arun Viswanath said those attending had brought “great enthusiasm and energy”, adding: “Kids and adults applied colours on each others without reservation.

“Children were asked to draw and paint colourful pictures and write a small essay on the festival to mark this lovely occasion.

“Food, sweets, music and dance were all part of the celebration.

“It has encouraged people to come out and be lively again since the pandemic had restricted everyone’s lives.

“Holi has become worldwide phenomenon and also inspired various music festivals and colour runs in the west.

“It has great ability to bring community together and celebrate diversity.”

Holi is an Indian festival celebrated worldwide, which signifies the glory of the divine existence and also victory of the good over evil.