Holi (Festival of Colors/Festival of Love) is a popular ancient Indian festival that celebrates the eternal & divine love of Radha Krishna. It originated & is predominantly celebrated in India & Nepal but has also spread to other regions of Asia & parts of the Western world through the diaspora from the Indian subcontinent.

Holi celebrations start on the night before Holi with a Holika Dahan where people gather, perform religious rituals in front of the bonfire, & pray that their internal evil be destroyed. The next morning is celebrated as Rangwali Holi (Dhuleti), where people drench each other with colours. The frolic & fight with colours occurs in the open streets, parks, outside temples & buildings. Groups carry drums & other musical instruments, sing & dance. People visit family, friends & foes come together to throw coloured powders on each other, laugh & gossip, then share Holi delicacies, food & drinks.

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