It’s that time of the year again! Time for a spring festival that brings us closer, heals ruptured relationships, spreads joy and laughter, and signifies the victory of good over evil. Holi , the festival of Colors is celebrated in different corners of India with pomp and gaiety on Full Moon day in the month of Phalgun which is the month of March as per the Gregorian calendar. This festival has great cultural, social, mythological and scientific significance. The three major traditional rituals of Holi comprise of Holika Dahan, Singing songs and Dancing, and Splashing of Colors. Everyone is aware of the Legend of demon King Hiranyakashyap, his sister Holika and his son Prahlad. Lord Krishna used to celebrate Holi in Vrindavan with colors. You know the religious and mythological reasons to celebrate Holi, but do you know the scientific reasons? Is Holi just about splashing colours and having fun? The first scientific reason for celebrating Holi pertains to the tr...