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What colorful Hindu festival celebrates the arrival of spring?
Answer
Holi
Holi, the Festival of Colors, is a major Hindu festival marking the arrival of spring, typically celebrated in March. It involves throwing colored powders and celebrating renewal.
💡 Did you know?
Holi celebrates the triumph of good over evil and commemorates the victory of Lord Vishnu as Narasimha over the demon Hiranyakashipu.
Other options people guess
- Diwali
- Pongal
- Baisakhi
Topics
- India
- Hindu festival
- spring
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