This year on March 14, color will hide all class lines ... tried to forbid his son Prahlad from worshiping one of the Hindu gods, Vishnu, but Prahlad persisted despite his father.

Central to Hinduism is the belief in a supreme God Brahman. Brahman is present everywhere ... Brahma is the creator of the world and all creatures. He is usually shown with four heads.

Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, by wearing bright powder, dancing and feasting on traditional sweets. The raucous spring festival sees Hindus take ...