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Holi, is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus. It is a fes-tival celebrated with colour, water and the exchange of sweets and is primarily observed in India, Nepal, Pakistan, and countries with a

large Indian population following Hinduism.

Holi originally, was a festival that commemorated good harvests and the fertile land.

In addition to celebrating the coming of spring, Hindus believed

that it was a time to enjoy spring's abundant colors and saying farewell to winter.

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Holi also celebrates many religious myths and leg-ends. On the eve of the festival, bonfires are lit in memory of a

young Prahlad's miraculous escape from the Demoness

Holika, sister of Hiranyakashipu in Hindu mythology. The name

Holi is derived from the demoness Holika.

Even though there have been references to a festival such as this in Sanskrit texts where people sprayed coloured water using

bamboo syringes, the origin of the modern Holi festival has been traced back to ancient Bengal. During the Gaudiya Vaishnav festival, people went to Krishna temples, applied red colour to the icon and then distributed the red coloured

powder along with prasad to family and friends. These customs spread across the

country and now.

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Holi is celebrated on the last full moon day of the

lunar month, which usually falls in the later part of February or

March.

Even though Holi originated in Bengal, the festival is most celebrated in the Braj region - locations connected to Lord Krishna

such as Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandagaon and Barsana.

These places see a huge surge in tourism during the Holi

festival.

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Holi today is celebrated with much fervour across the country.While the tradition of

visiting friends and family is still followed, private parties are also organised for the public, where a place is taken on rent, and people can come and play holi there with their friends. The organisers ensure that there is enough water, colour and sweets

available. The music played at these parties get the crowds going as well.

In most parts of India, Holi lasts about two days. One of fes-

tivals biggest attributes is that it closes the wide gaps between social classes and brings Hindus and people

belonging to other religions together.

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What is Holi locally known as in Bihar?

Holi has been depicted in which famous international song. Hint : It's by Linkin Park

Make your own natural Holi colours by mixing some turmeric powder and gram flour and use it to play this Holi season. Be rest assured that this colour is safe and also extremely good for the skin.

Even though there have been references to a festival such as this in Sanskrit texts where people sprayed coloured water using

bamboo syringes, the origin of the modern Holi festival has been traced back to ancient Bengal. During the Gaudiya Vaishnav festival, people went to Krishna temples, applied red colour to the icon and then distributed the red coloured

powder along with prasad to family and friends. These customs spread across the

country and now.

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