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    • Holi is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna. Additionally, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu. Holi originated and is predomin… See more

    Observed byHindus, Jains, and others
    TypeReligious, cultural, spring festival
    SignificanceVictory of good over evil · Celebration of divine love of Radha Krishna · Arrival of Spring
    CelebrationsNight before Holi: Holika Dahan or Kama Dahan · On Holi: Playing with coloured powder and water, dancing, greetings, festival delicacies
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    Holi (Hindi: होली, Gujarati: હોળી, Kannada: ಹೋಳಿ, Marathi: होळी, Nepali: होली, Punjabi: ਹੋਲੀ, Telugu: హోళి) is also known as Dol Jatra (swing festival") and Bôshonto Utshôb (Bengali: বসন্ত উৎ… See more

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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 … See more

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  1. History
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    Holi: Origins, Mythology & Traditions - HISTORY

    Mar 15, 2024 · Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring’s arrival, the triumph of good over evil, and the legendary love between Radha and Krishna.

  2. Wikipedia
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    Holi - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  4. Britannica
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    Holi | Description, Holiday, Colors, Stories, & Facts | Britannica

  5. TIME
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    What Is Holi? What to Know About India's Festival of …

    Mar 9, 2020 · Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, has come to symbolize the vivid, colorful joy of Indian festivals.

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  6. National Geographic
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    Holi, India’s Most Colorful Festival—Get the Facts

    March 1, 2023. • 6 min read. A kaleidoscopic cloud hangs over India, where revellers mark the arrival of spring by throwing powdered dye with abandon, spraying water, and flooding the streets for...

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    Why is Holi celebrated?
    Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring’s arrival, the triumph of good over evil, and the legendary love between Radha and Krishna.

    Holi: Origins, Mythology & Traditions - HISTORY

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    Where does Holi come from?
    International travel groups selling tours to the country often place photos of boisterous Holi celebrations alongside pictures of the Taj Mahal. Although the Hindu festival of colors finds its origins in South Asia, it has now gained popularity across the world, with Holi events organized across the U.S., the U.K. and elsewhere.

    What Is Holi? What to Know About India's Festival of Colors - TIME

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    When is Holi in India?
    The festival marks the start of spring, and it takes place on the full-moon day of the Hindu calendar month Phalguna, corresponding to February or March One account of Holi’s origins lies in the ancient Hindu legend of the demon king Hiranyakashipu.

    Holi: Explaining the Festival of Colors - Encyclopedia Britannica

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    What is Holi Hai?
    Retrieved 23 February 2016. Holi Hai, also known as the Festival of Colors, celebrates the coming of spring, the joy of friendship, and equality for all. Held on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Yard @ C-PAC (Cultural Performing Arts Center) in Brooklyn, thousands of participants joined in to dance and generally cover each other in colored powder.

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    What do you need to know about Holi?
    Here’s everything you need to know about Holi. 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 long winter, symbolic of the triumph of good over evil.

    What Is Holi? What to Know About India's Festival of Colors - TIME

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    Is Holi a Hindu holiday?
    Holi may be traditionally Hindu, but everyone is equal during this holiday. This year on March 8, color will hide all class lines, the caste system will disappear, and foreigners will join the locals. Underneath the dancing and colorful chaos lies unique culture and deeply rooted tradition. Here’s what you need to know about Holi. 1.

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    Holi: Festival of Colors | Britannica

    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. On this one day—the full-moon day of the Hindu month of …

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    Holi: Explaining the Festival of Colors - Encyclopedia Britannica

  10. Smithsonian Magazine
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    The Meaning Behind the Many Colors of India’s Holi …

    Mar 21, 2019 · A colorful and dynamic festival, the annual celebration of Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is celebrated by Hindus in India and throughout the world.

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  11. CNN
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    India’s Holi celebrations: Legends behind the festival of …

    Mar 1, 2018 · Holi is the bold, colorful image of India most often seen in ad campaigns, films and music videos. But what is Holi and why do Indians celebrate it? Find out.