4
unique ways in
which Holi is
celebrated in India
Every spring,
India celebrates
Holi or the festival of colours in myriad ways. The spectacular festivities mostly involve revellers dousing each other with vibrant coloured powder called
gulaal and water to celebrate the arrival of Spring. Yet, the celebrations also differs across the country. Here are some of the most
unique ones
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The most vibrant day: Holi around the world
Lath mar holi
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In the village of Barsana in the **rth Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, women beat men from the neighbouring Nandgaon, the birthplace of the Hindu god Krishna, with bamboo sticks or
lathis. The celebrations are preceded by Laddu Holi, in
which the devotees and priests at the Barsana temple throw traditional sweets or
laddoos at each other.
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