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"Samaaj" during the annual Braj Holi Festival in Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh, India

The “Samaaj” marks the climax of the holi celebration when villagers from Nandgaon and Barsana sit across each other singing and dancing. This festival is also commonly known as the Festival of Colors around the world.

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Date Taken: 03.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh, India
Copyright: © Teng Guo Wu