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Holi, is a religious spring festival

celebrated by Hindus. It is a festival 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 legends. 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.

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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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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.

Holi is celebrated
on the last full
moon day of the
lunar month,
which usually falls
in the later part
of February or
March.
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In most parts of India,

Holi lasts about two days. One of festivals 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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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.
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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.
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