Factfile
Time: February-March
Place: All over Rajasthan
Feature: Color throwing
The colors of Holi
Most boisterous of all the festivals observed in Rajasthan, Holi is a
joyous celebration of the rejuvenation of nature and renewed hope of
happiness and co-existence. It fills the whole atmosphere with enthusiasm
and gaiety in which everyone is generally full of cheer.
The night before the full moon, people gather in groups and light huge
bonfires to burn the residual dried leaves and twigs of the winter. After
that its fun time that stretches throughout the day with people throwing
colors and ghulal (powder made up of numerous colors) on each other. Every
nook and corner of Rajasthan stands witness to the merriment of the people
which is evident in their songs and dances.
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