The Holi festival commemorates the victory of good over evil through the burning of the demoness Holika. Holi is known as the "Festival of Colors" because Lord Krishna enjoyed playing pranks by drenching village girls in water and colors. The document then describes different cultural traditions associated with Holi celebrations in various parts of India, including using sticks in Barsana, traditional celebrations in Mathura and Vrindavan, modern celebrations in Delhi featuring music and colors, cultural celebrations in Shantiniketan featuring dances and songs, and folk celebrations in Purulia featuring local dances and musicians.