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Holi celebration 2023: History, importance, significance, greeting messages

Holi is considered the most revered and celebrated festival in India and is celebrated in almost every part of the country and this year holi will be celebrated on March 8

Devotees play with colors at Banke Bihari temple ahead of the upcoming Holi festival, in Vrindavan on Saturday.
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Devotees celebrating Holi festival

Sudeep Singh Rawat
Holi is regarded as one of the most significant among India's many festivals and is celebrated in most parts of the country. It is also known as the "festival of love", as it is on this occasion that people bury all their differences and unite with each other.

The colourful festival lasts for one night and one day. It starts with Holika Dahan in the evening of Purnima, when people perform rituals. The following day is known as Holi, when people celebrate with colours and water. This year, Holi will be celebrated on March 8.

Why Holi is celebrated?

Years ago, a demon

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