What happened in Holi 2025?

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Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, love, and spring, was celebrated on March 14, 2025.

Millions of people around the world took part in this joyful festival, which includes throwing coloured powder and water at each other. The two-day celebration has its roots in India and honours both the Hindu god Krishna and the legend of Holika and Prahlad, which represents the triumph of good over evil.

Holi marks the start of spring and symbolises new beginnings and love. It is held on the last full moon of the Hindu lunar month. The first day, known as Holika Dahan, involves lighting bonfires, where people may throw food like popcorn, grains, coconut, and chickpeas into the flames as part of the tradition.

The second day, called Rangwali Holi, is when the famous colour fight happens. People gather in the streets and throw brightly coloured powder, called gulal, at each other. This tradition is linked to a story about the young god Krishna, who playfully threw coloured water at his friends.

Holi is a time for fun and togetherness, where families and friends play tricks on each other. People also use water balloons and water pistols to splash one another. In addition to the lively celebrations, special food and gifts are shared among loved ones.

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