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Article: Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere

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Summary: Millions of people worldwide are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, which marks the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. Celebrations involve throwing colored powders, enjoying traditional foods and music, and lighting bonfires based on the legend of Prahlad and Holika. The festival is also associated with the divine love of Radha and Krishna.

Main Topics Covered: * The global celebration and cultural significance of Holi. * The religious origins and legends behind the festival. * The traditional practices and customs of the celebration.

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2026-03-04 00:59

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2026-03-04 10:53

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Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere
Millions of people are celebrating Holi, the festival of colours, in India and across the world.
The spring festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter.
People offer prayers, smear bright colours on family and friends and eat traditional food and sweets to celebrate. They also gather on the streets and throw colours on each other.
Holi is based on the Hindu legend of Holika, a female demon, who tries to kill her nephew Prahlad because he worships the Hindu god Vishnu. But Prahlad miraculously survives the burning fire even as Holika is consumed by the flames.
People light bonfires the evening before Holi in the belief this will destroy the bad so that good can triumph.
Many devotees also believe the festival honours the divine love of Hindu deities Radha and Krishna. Colourful celebrations are held in the northern Indian cities of Mathura and Vrindavan, which are associated with Krishna's birth and childhood.
Music plays a big role as people dance to traditional and film songs celebrating Holi as they throw colours.
Children use toy pistols and dispensers to squirt coloured water at their friends.
A traditional beverage called thandai, a milk-based drink sweetened with dry fruits, is enjoyed on the day.
Holi is also celebrated with enthusiasm in Nepal, which has a majority Hindu population.