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Locals smearing foreigners with coloured powder during holi celebration

Locals people of Kolkata smearing foreign tourists with coloured powder during holi celebration on the streets of Kolkata. The most anticipated festivals in the Hindu calendar is Holi. Also, known as the Festival of Colors, Holi is celebrated by all the sections of the Indian society and crosses the barriers of religion and caste. Holi, the festival of colors, is a spring celebration and the exuberant ritual of putting color on each other. Holi promotes social harmony between the various classes of society. It is the day when all classes of people mix up and celebrate this festival displaying unity. Even foreign tourists are playing Holi with joyful mood on the street of Kolkata. The celebrations of Holi festival break down all man-made obstacles and brings people together.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Kolkata, India
Camera: NIKON D5600
Copyright: © Prodipta Maulik