"India's Vibrant Holi Festival: A Colorful Celebration of Spring"
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Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu festival of Holi by smearing each other with colorful powder, dancing, and exchanging food and drink to mark the arrival of spring. The festival, which celebrates the divine love between the god Krishna and Radha, also involves the consumption of traditional beverages like Thandai and Bhang, made from cannabis leaves. Various traditions, including lighting bonfires and the "Lathmar Holi" ritual of women playfully hitting men with sticks, were observed across different regions of India.
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