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IN PHOTOS: Activists spread awareness against drug abuse by celebrating Holi
Updated On: 23 March, 2024 06:03 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
The activists of Maharashtra Nashabandhi Mandal were seen spreading awareness against drug abuse by celebrating Holi outside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai on Saturday. Pics/Sameer Abedi
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The activists of Maharashtra Nashabandhi Mandal were seen spreading awareness against drug abuse by celebrating Holi outside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai on Saturday. Pics/Sameer Abedi
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Holika Dahan, also known as Choti Holi, is a popular Hindu celebration celebrated throughout India
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It celebrates the victory of good over evil and the start of spring
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The communities around India prepare to celebrate Holi, one of the most lively and cheerful days
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The Holika Dahan ritual takes center stage, providing a profound peek into the festival`s rich tapestry of cultural and religious legacy
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Holika Dahan marks the eve of the main Holi festival and is observed with great reverence and fervor by millions of people across the country
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The ritual involves the lighting of bonfires, known as `Holika pyres,` in public spaces, neighborhoods, and households, where families gather to perform ceremonial rites and offer prayers to the divine
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The festival of Holika Dahan symbolises the triumph of righteousness and devotion over evil and deceit
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