Holi is a Hindu rite of Spring that commemorates both the changing seasons and the struggle for love and justice in dark times. While Holi was in March, may this prayer offers all of us inspiration.
(Learn more about the Hindu stories mentioned in this prayer on this post from the Kairos Center for Religion, Rights & Social Justice.)

A Prayer for Holi
from Rev. Abhi Janamanchi

Nameless One of Many Names, and beyond all naming,
On this day of color and joy, we come before you with hearts open—
to the lessons of love, the call of justice, and the promise of renewal.
May we, like Krishna, find the courage to resist what is unjust,
to reclaim what belongs to our communities,
and to lift each other up with mischief and delight,
knowing that the work of liberation can also be filled with joy.
May we, like Radha, trust in a love that sees us as we are—
not diminished by doubt, nor afraid of imperfection,
but radiant in our full humanity.

In this world of division, may we be bold in our togetherness.
In this season of transformation, may we make space for new beginnings.

And in the face of all that seeks to dim our light,
may we throw color, raise our voices and dance forward in hope.

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah/May all be happy,
Sarve Santu Niraamayaah/May all be free from illness,
Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu/May all experience what is auspicious,
Maa Kashcid-Dukha-Bhaag-Bhavet/May no one suffer.

Om shanti, shanti, shanti.