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What is the Hindu festival known for its vibrant celebration with colored powders and marks the beginning of spring?

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What is the Hindu festival known for its vibrant celebration with colored powders and marks the beginning of spring?

Holi – often called the festival of colors – is a celebration that marks the onset of spring. This festival is celebrated widely in India and Nepal, as well as by the Hindu diaspora. It is renowned for its vibrant display of colors as participants smear each other with colored powders. It signifies the triumph of good over evil, commemorating the divine love of Krishna and Radha, and fosters a sense of community and new beginnings. Unlike Diwali, the festival of lights, or Navratri, a nine-night festival of dance and worship, Holi is uniquely characterized by its colorful, playful, and inclusive festivities, as observed in March 2024 across various global locations.

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