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– The festival usually falls in late February or early March, and it is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.
– One of the main traditions of Holi is the throwing of colored powders and water on each other, which symbolizes the triumph of love, joy, and happiness over hatred and animosity.
– Another popular tradition during Holi is the lighting of bonfires on the eve of the festival, which represents the burning of the demoness Holika, who tried to kill the god Prahlada but was herself destroyed.
– Holi is also a time for feasting, with traditional sweets and snacks like gujiya, mathri, and thandai being prepared and shared among friends and family. It is also a time for forgiveness and reconciliation, as people seek to mend broken relationships and start afresh.