Know The Significance Of Celebrating Holi, Why It Is Celebrated

Hindus have been celebrating the holiday of Holi since the beginning of time. The Holi Festival is a method to commemorate the arrival of spring.

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They relax and enjoy each other's company, make time to dance and have a good time, and disregard cultural conventions.

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Participants at the Holi Festival hurl powdered dye into the air, dousing everyone in brilliant hues.

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