MARCH : Phalgun - Chaitra

Holi Festival : The Spring Festival of Colours

With winter mists melting in the sunshine, Phalgun brings new life to every leaf and bud, announcing that Vasant Ritu or Springtime has come with its great display of flowers and fruits. While nature wears verdant new robes, the vernal equinox brings hope to farmers. This joyful new beginning is celebrated on the full moon day of Phalgun at the most colourful festival of India - Holi.

Jamshed-e-Navroz : Celebration Of Glory

The vernal equinox and the advent of spring is auspicious for Parsis too. They call The day Jamshed-e-Navroz and celebrate it joyously. The festival is mentioned in the Shah Nameh, the Persian 'Book of Kings' written by Firdausi. It describes how The kings of Persia - Cyrus and Darius - celebrated their own glory as well as the glory of nature and springtime on this day. For some Parsis, this day also marks the new year.