Festival of colors - Holi festival (20 photos)

In India, noted the brightest and most colorful festival of spring - holiday of Holi (Holi). Festival of colors (The Festival of Colors), as it is called - Indian folk festival in honor of the arrival of spring, celebrating the expulsion of evil and rebirth of life. It is celebrated for two days during the full moon. According to legend, on this day died an evil demon Holika.




Holi celebrations - one of the few Hindu holidays when people try not to wear their best clothes - on the contrary, dress modestly and simply, because even the most festive attire, in danger of being irreparably damaged paint spots.





































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