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    Holi is a sacred ancient tradition of Hindus, a holiday in many states of India with regional holidays in other countries. It is a cultural celebration that gives Hindus and non-Hindus alike an opportunity to have fun banter with other people by throwing coloured water and powder at each other.

  2. Sep 10, 2024 · Holi, Hindu spring festival celebrated in India and Nepal on the full-moon day of Phalguna (February–March). Participants throw colored water and colored powders on one another, and license is given to deviate from the usual societal norms and rankings of caste, gender, status, and age.

  3. Mar 9, 2020 · What is Holi? Holi has been celebrated in the Indian subcontinent for centuries, with poems documenting celebrations dating back to the 4th century CE. It marks the beginning of spring after a...

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  5. Jun 18, 2024 · Holi is a Hindu festival that marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It involves playing with colours, lighting bonfires, singing and dancing, and celebrating the stories of Holika Dahan and Radha and Krishna.

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  6. Every spring, people across India and around the world celebrate the Hindu festival Holi, throwing colored water and powders on one another in joyous celebration.

  7. Mar 22, 2024 · Holi (pronounced “holy”), also known as the “festival of colors,” starts on the evening of the full moon during the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna, which falls around February or March. It...

  8. Mar 15, 2024 · Learn about the origins, mythology and traditions of Holi, a Hindu celebration of spring, love and good over evil. Find out how people in South Asia and around the world celebrate with colored powders, water, bonfires, sweets and drinks.

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