Holy vs. Holi — What's the Difference?

Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred

Holi ( ) is a popular ancient Indian festival, also known as the "Festival of Love", the "Festival of Colours", and the "Festival of Spring". The festival celebrates the eternal and divine love of Radha Krishna.

Used in exclamations of surprise or dismay

Belonging to, derived from, or associated with a divine power; sacred.

Regarded with veneration or specified for a religious purpose

Living or undertaken with highly moral or spiritual purpose; saintly

Regarded as deserving special respect or reverence

(Informal) Used as an intensive

Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.

Revered in a religion.

Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.

Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).

Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.

(slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections.

(slang) An expression of astonishment and awe.

(archaic) A thing that is extremely holy; used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies.

Set apart to the service or worship of God; hallowed; sacred; reserved from profane or common use; holy vessels; a holy priesthood.

Spiritually whole or sound; of unimpaired innocence and virtue; free from sinful affections; pure in heart; godly; pious; irreproachable; guiltless; acceptable to God.

A sacred place of pilgrimage

Belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power