Holi is an ancient festival that commemorates spring and harvest. It is the occasion where people mingle and touch one another with colorful pastes regardless of their caste, creed, religion, and color. There are multiple Hindu legends associated with its origin. One of them is that Lord Krishna who used to feel embarrassed by his blue skin compared with the fair skin of Radha. Thus, his mother advised smudging her face with color to make him better. Initially, Holi hues came from the plant-based sources.