Underneath the dancing and colorful chaos of this Hindu celebration—that begins today—lies unique culture and deeply rooted tradition
A kaleidoscopic cloud hangs over India, where revellers mark the arrival of spring by throwing powdered dye with abandon, spraying water, and flooding the streets for raucous fun. Holi may be traditionally Hindu, but everyone is equal during this holiday. Color hides all class lines, the caste system disappears, and foreigners join the locals.
Underneath the dancing and colorful chaos lies unique culture and deeply rooted tradition. Here’s what you need to know about Holi.The colorful party makes up just one part of Holi. The night before on Holika Dahan, Hindus light dung and wood in a symbolic effigy to commemorate the demise of Holika. People throw the famed, colored powder on Rangwali Holi, the second day of the festival and most famous. People prepare much earlier by purchasing the powder and kids excitedly practice their aim.
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