<h5>Why is Holi celebrated?</h5><p>Holi, known as the festival of colours, is a super fun festival celebrated across India. This year, it will be celebrated on 25th March 2024. This festival represents the triumph of good over evil, the beginning of spring, and the joys of life.</p><p>Holi celebrates Lord Vishnu's victory against the cruel king Hiranyakashipu in his Narasimha (man-lion) avatar. According to the story, Hiranyakashipu enlisted his sister Holika’s help in burning his son Prahlada, who was a devotee of Lord Vishnu. But the fire did not hurt the boy and instead burned Holika.</p><p>This is why Holi is considered a celebration of good’s victory over evil. Holi is also celebrated to honour the love of Lord Krishna and Radha.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/dos-and-don-ts-on-holi%2FHoli%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=b4cb6ff4-3d56-4a7b-ba8d-16a540acdc13"><figcaption>Kids playing Holi. Photo by Wikimedia Commons / CC0</figcaption></figure><h5>How is Holi celebrated?</h5><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <iframe width="100%" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XoiQe_NBjmA" title="Holi Cinematic Film | 2023 | Radhe Radhe !!!" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption>A video on people celebrating Holi. Video by Just Pixelating.</figcaption></figure></div><p>People celebrate by throwing coloured powder and water at one other, making everyone look bright with different colours. People run after each other to put colour on them. It's a day full of laughter, fun, and entertainment. On this day, friends and families come together to enjoy, celebrate with colours, and make fond memories.</p><p>On the day of Holi, people look like walking and talking rainbows. But wait! There’s more. This festival is not only about colours; it's also about dancing to music, eating delicious foods, etc. On this day, if there’s a fight between friends or family, they can resolve their issues by putting colour on each other, as it also signifies forgiveness.</p><p>Holi is a fun festival, but we must also keep in mind the dos and don’ts of Holi in order to have a safe and nice celebration.</p><h5>What are some dos and don’ts about Holi?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/dos-and-don-ts-on-holi%2FHoli%203.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=010784c3-1392-4c76-959e-25acc960d753"><figcaption>Colours being sold. Photo by Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0</figcaption></figure><p>You must use eco-friendly colours to play Holi. Herbal and natural colours are way better than artificial colours. You must protect your skin against the harmful effects of artificial colours, such as the development of rashes. You must also apply oil or moisturiser to your body and hair before going out to play Holi. This makes it easy to remove the colours later.</p><p>You must also respect everyone’s decision to play Holi or not. You must not force anyone to participate or put colours on them forcefully. Some people might prefer not to play with colours owing to health issues or other personal preferences. You must also not put colour on strangers.</p><p>Avoid throwing water balloons at people travelling in cars, bikes, etc. This can cause them to lose control and injure themselves.</p><p>You must also not throw water or put colours on animals. The colours can harm them. If you have a pet, keep it indoors and avoid putting colours on it. Remember - animals can lick the colour to clean their fur, and that can make them very sick.</p><p>When playing Holi in public, be careful not to make a mess that disturbs others. Clean up and dispose of garbage correctly. You must also avoid wasting water while playing Holi. Be aware of how much water you use. Holi is a fun festival, but water is a valuable resource that should not be wasted.</p><p>Remember all these things while celebrating Holi this year to ensure a safe, respectful, and joyful festival for everyone. Have a great time with your friends and family, and eat good food. We at Newsahoot wish you and your family a very happy Holi.</p>

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