Huge bonfires are burnt on the eve of Holi . Normally, the Punjabis do not light bonfires but celebrate Holi only as a festival of colors. Watercolors of different hues are used in spraying pistols. In earlier days the colors were extracted from flowers that blossom only during this festival. On the day of Holi , traditional sweets like gujia , and halwa are made.
Feasts are prepared that include puri , a preparation of raw jackfruit, halwa , and malpua .
Holi is a celebration of goodwill. This is a festival that signifies the coming together of all sections of society. People from other religions also join their Hindu friends in the festivities.