Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets prepared for the occasion

Author: The Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 14/03/2025 | 07:11:04

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Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Friday. The raucous spring festival sees Hindus take part in a kaleidoscopic celebration of the end of winter. Holi is a national holiday in India, while in Nepal it’s a two-day event that began Thursday. Vendors in parts of India sold thandai, a traditional light green beverage prepared with milk, cardamom and dried fruit. Gujia is a flaky, deep-fried sweet pastry stuffed with milk curds and nuts. The drink is connected to Hinduism, particularly to Lord Shiva, and is also enjoyed during other religious festivals.

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