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QuestionCan I celebrate Holi without being Hindu?Community AnswerYes.
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QuestionWhat is the basis of the festival?Community AnswerThis festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
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QuestionWhich is the most popular candy for Holi?Community AnswerGujiya, a traditional Indian sweet. During Holi in India you will get it in every home.
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QuestionWhere can you get the statue of holika?Community AnswerUsually a statue of holika is only available in some parts of India and Nepal. (In India, lot of stores everywhere are set up during the Holi season.) However, you can make your own statue by using papier mache and some paint and clothes. Holika is a demoness, so the statue is supposed to look bad faced.
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QuestionIf I have allergies to colors, how I can celebrate Holi?Community AnswerAllergy from Holi colors should not affect celebrations, as Holi can also be played with water. If you want to play Holi and wouldn't be able to play without colors, look for skin friendly colors specifically made for hypoallergenic purposes.
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QuestionWhat are the advantages of celebrating Holi?Community AnswerThe tradition helps people let go of the grudges held on others, and just have fun.
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QuestionHow do I remove the permanent colours used in Holi?Community AnswerPermanent colours are usually not used in Holi. But even if you are stuck with permanent colours, wash your skin around three to four times with warm water with face wash and soap twice or thrice a day and then it should go away within two to three days. You can even apply some oil and rub the area.
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QuestionHow do I make a bonfire?Community AnswerGather some logs and loads of twigs and even use paper, tie it together and light it.
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QuestionIs it necessary to burn holika?Community AnswerNo, it's not necessary to burn the holika.
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QuestionHow can I celebrate Holi without water and colors?Community AnswerYou could just celebrate by distributing sweets like laddoo and gujiya or by singing and dancing a lot.
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QuestionAre there special games in the Holi festival?Community AnswerNo, there aren't any special games for the Holi festival.
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QuestionAre there other things to do on Holi for kids?Community AnswerA lot of families will give children around $10 USD to spend on sweets and such. However, the easiest approach would be to take them to a friend's house and let them have fun there.
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QuestionWhere did the festival originate?Olin ArnettCommunity AnswerIn the Braj region of India, where the Hindu deity Krishna grew up, the festival is celebrated until Rangpanchmi in commemoration of the divine love of Radha for Krishna. The festivities officially usher in spring, with Holi celebrated as a festival of love.
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QuestionHow is Eid celebrated?Community AnswerI would recommend reading through wikiHow's article on celebrating Eid for some more information on that particular holiday.
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QuestionWhat should I wear during Holi so that the outline of my undergarments is not visible?Community AnswerThere is no restriction. Traditionally, a white kurta pajama is worn. You can even keep a piece of it as a memory!
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QuestionCan I celebrate Holi without water?Community AnswerYes. You can buy Holi colors and just smear it on people's faces to celebrate Holi.
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QuestionIs Holi pronounced "holy"?Community AnswerYes. .
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QuestionHow can we celebrate Holi if we don't have a community, we are only 6 family members?Community AnswerJust like you celebrate the new year. You can smear color and enjoy the day with just your family. Sometimes you can have more fun because you are with the people whom you value the most.
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QuestionCan I bring fried food?Community AnswerOf course you can. The festival is all about sharing and enjoying. So you are free to bring fried food or snacks that you like.
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QuestionI am Indian but I don't know what a gujiya is. Can you explain what it is?iitxffyCommunity AnswerA gujiya is basically a sweet-deep fried dumpling. Inside of it there is a sweet filling, which is something like milk powder but is called Mawa or Khoya (the name differs in different regions of India). It is a special sweet people eat on the day of Holi.
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QuestionWhich type of clothes I can wear to celebrate holi?Community AnswerThere are no color specifications. Usually, those who are celebrating holi with colors, wear clothes they don't mind throwing away after it's all colored. If you like enjoying and showing your colored clothes, typically, you can choose white, cotton clothing like a kurta, pajamas, tee shirts, jeans, etc.
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QuestionCan I play Holi in my home?Community AnswerNo. Holi colours can easily stain sofas, beds, and floors. So play outside. Invite your siblings and parents if you want as well.
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