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Holi: What to Know About India\'s Festival of Colors

Published: 22 March 2024 at 17:44

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Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, is a joyful celebration at the start of spring with cultural and religious significance, observed in March in India, Nepal, and other South Asian countries. Celebrants participate in the tradition of throwing colored powders at each other, symbolizing love and rejuvenation. Festivities include music, dancing, and food. The festival\'s date varies based on the Hindu luni-solar calendar and this year falls on March 25. Holi originated from Hindu mythology, with a story of Prahlad\'s devotion to Lord Vishnu saving him from a bonfire set by his father\'s sister, Holika.

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What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?

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Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, falls on March 25. Learn more about how holiday is celebrated.

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