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Holi Festival of Colors: A Celebration of Love, Unity, and Joy
Holi Festival of Colors: A Celebration of Love, Unity, and Joy
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Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors or the Festival of Love, is one of the most vibrant and joyous festivals celebrated in India
Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors or the Festival of Love, is one of the most vibrant and joyous festivals celebrated in India
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It is a Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.
It is a Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.
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The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and energy, and people of all ages participate in the revelries.
The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and energy, and people of all ages participate in the revelries.
The origin of Holi can be traced back to ancient Hindu mythology.
The origin of Holi can be traced back to ancient Hindu mythology.
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According to legend, there was a king named Hiranyakashipu who was granted a boon that made him invincible.
According to legend, there was a king named Hiranyakashipu who was granted a boon that made him invincible.
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He became arrogant and ordered his subjects to worship him instead of the gods.
He became arrogant and ordered his subjects to worship him instead of the gods.
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However, his son Prahlada was a devotee of Lord Vishnu, and this infuriated the king. Hiranyakashipu tried to kill Prahlada several times,
However, his son Prahlada was a devotee of Lord Vishnu, and this infuriated the king. Hiranyakashipu tried to kill Prahlada several times,
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