Holi
Hindu spring festival of colours
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Holi is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring.
It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the god Radha and Krishna.
Additionally, the day also signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha Narayana over Hiranyakashipu.
Holi is originated and is predominantly celebrated in the Indian subcontinent but has also spread to other regions of Asia and parts of the Western world through the Indian diaspora.
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Greater Noida: Holi celebrations turn violent, 21 people held over clashes in Niloni ShahpurThe Holi celebrations in Greater Noida turned violent on Wednesday after 21 people were arrested by the UP police in view of clashes between two groups.DNA - Published | |
Ghaziabad couple killed in gas leak from geyser during bath after HoliGhaziabad news: Their children found them unconscious after about an hour.DNA - Published | |
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May colours of joy, enthusiasm always shower in your life: PM Narendra Modi extends Holi wishesPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the citizens of the country on the occasion of Holi. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "Best wishes for Holi. May the colours of joy..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Wife is angry': Cop's Holi leave letter goes viralAs police officials get busier than usual during the festive season and do not get leaves, an inspector in UP's Farrukhabad district applied for a 10-day leave ahead of Holi citing marital discord. The..IndiaTimes - Published | āGods will be angryā: No Holi in these villagesWhile Holi is celebrated with much fanfare across Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand, there are over 100 villages in Pithoragarh district's Dharchula and Munsiyari that stay away from all..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi Metro: Section on Yellow Line to remain closed on Holi, check alternative routesDelhi Metro services will begin at 2.30 pm on Wednesday except for one section between Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat on Yellow Line.DNA - Published | Indian Railways cracks down on ticketless travel during Holi season, recovers record finesĀ fromĀ violatorsIndian Railways collects record fines from ticketless travel during Holi season.DNA - Published |
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Indian Railways: Know how to get a confirmed railway ticket for Holi holidaysLearn how to book confirmed Indian Railways tickets for Holi 2023.DNA - Published | Free ration distribution for ration card holders to begin before Holi,Ā checkĀ detailsFree ration scheme under NFSA to distribute wheat, rice, millet and sugar.DNA - Published |
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Adityanath plays Holi with flowers, thanks people for BJP win in pollsIndiaTimes - Published | Holi 2022: How much 'Gulal' does India consume on the festival of colours?But while the traditions followed on Holi differ across India, several aspects of the celebration are common, with one being 'Gulal'.DNA - Published |
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