Holi (Hindi: ????); is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus. It is primarily observed in India; Bangladesh; Pakistan; Nepal; and countries with large Indic diaspora populations following Hinduism; such as Suriname; Malaysia; Guyana; South Africa; Trinidad; United Kingdom; United States; Mauritius; and Fiji.

Holi is also known as the Festival of Colours; or as Do?ajata (Oriya: ??????) in Orissa and Dol Jatra (Bengali: ?????????) or Basantotsav (spring festival) (Bengali: ?????????) in West Bengal.

The most celebrated Holi is in the Braj region; in locations connected to Lord Krishna: Mathura; Vrindavan; Nandagaon; and Barsana; which become tourist destinations during the season of Holi. Large parts of South India; however; do not celebrate Holi with the same fervour.

Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka state. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara; the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara; it continues to be an important religious centre; housing the Virupaksha Temple; as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city.