Holi 2024: 8 lesser known facts about the festival of colours
Here are a few fun facts about Holi or the Festival of Colours you probably didn't know about.
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Updated on Mar 25, 2024 09:38 am IST 8 Photos
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Holi, also known as the 'Festival of Colours is a Hindu festival celebrated predominantly in India and Nepal. It usually falls in late February or early March, on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Phalguna. This year, it will be observed on March 8. (Unsplash)
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The origins of Holi can be traced back to ancient Hindu mythology. The most popular legend is that of Prahlada and his demon father, Hiranyakashipu. Prahlada's devotion to Lord Vishnu angered his father who tried to kill him several times but was eventually killed by Lord Vishnu. (Unsplash)
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One of the lesser-known traditions during Holi is the "Lathmar Holi" celebrated in the town of Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, where women beat men with sticks and sing provocative songs in a mock battle. (Unsplash)
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Another lesser-known tradition is the "Phoolon ki Holi" celebrated in Vrindavan and Mathura, where flowers are used instead of colours to celebrate the festival. (Unsplash)
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