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Braving the morning chill, elderly women from Vrindavan and Varanasi gathered at one of the oldest Krishna temples in the crowded Gopinath Bazaar earlier this week, to shun taboos and celebrate Holi.
The ritual of widows celebrating the festival of colours among themselves began only in 2013, before which they were allowed to play Holi only with Thakurji (Lord Krishna).
Colours of freedom: Vrindavan widows play Holi - Times of India
KATHMANDU: Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated in various parts of the nation including the Kathmandu Valley and hilly regions on Sunday.
Revellers, young and old alike, celebrated the festival, also known as Phagu Purnima, by smearing colourful powders and throwing colours and water-filled balloons at each other.
The festival will be celebrated in the Tarai region on Monday.
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and in the US:
A few hundred people turned out to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi, also known as the festival of colors, at the Vedic Center in Mauldin Saturday.
Under gray skies and wintry weather, the crowd of more than 500 which assembled in the center's parking lot, danced, sang and poured colored powder on each other. Attendees were also treated to Indian cuisine.
"Its an an event based on color and it's a day when people just throw colors on each other in a very joyful manner," said Pritam Yadav, assistant vice president of the India Association of Greenville.
The festival which is celebrated in late February or early March, signifies the end of winter, as well as the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. The event also serves to bridge social gaps, renew relationships and unite the community, according to event organizers.
Holi celebration held in Mauldin
Looks fun.
