"India's Vibrant Holi Celebrations: A Colorful Festival of Spring"

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Source: Al Jazeera English
"India's Vibrant Holi Celebrations: A Colorful Festival of Spring"
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Millions of Indians celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, by smearing each other with vibrant powders, dancing, and sharing food and drink with family and friends to mark the arrival of spring. The festival signifies divine love, rebirth, and rejuvenation, with traditions varying across the country, including the playful "Lathmar Holi" where women playfully hit men with sticks. Celebrations also included the use of coloured powders, water balloons, and traditional beverages like thandai, with some incorporating cannabis.

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