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Holi The Indian Festival of Colors

Oct 12, 2010 Posted Under: Holi The Indian Festival of Colors

Holi is celebrated as a welcome spring in the Indian and Hindu populations, and a celebration of triumph of good over evil. What that translates into action is a fan of the inhibitions fall as people chase each other and splashing paint colors playing powder and water at each other. People also attend bonfires to celebrate the history of Prahlada, a Hindu figure and devoted follower of Lord Vishnu, who prevailed on his father and the demon Holika with the power of his devotion. Collected here are photos of this year’s Festival of Colors.

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