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People Celebrate 'Bhairon Jhanki' Festival Ahead Of Holi In J&K's Rajour
Following the decades-old tradition, people of Rajouri celebrated the 'Bhairon Jhanki' Festival in J&K, ahead of Holi. The festival lasts for eight days, where a person plays the role of Bhairon Baba, as a part of Jhanki. However, people believe that celebrating this festival will keep you away from disease and fear. "Since the festival has started, this place has not witnessed a drought," a local resident said.
Tags: Bhairon Jhanki, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajouri, holi, Art and Culture
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40-day Long Holi Celebration Begins In Mathura: Uttar Pradesh
In Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, the 40-day long Holi celebration has begun at Guru Sharanand Ashram in Raman Reti of Gokul. The devotes celebrates the festival with Abir Gulal, flower petals, and sweet laddoos. "From lath marr holi to pholo ki holi, everything is celebrated here," said a devotee. "Celebrating Holi with Thakurji (God) here in Raman Reti on this auspicious occasion is luck for everyone present here," said a saint.
Tags: holi, Mathura, Gokul, Uttar Pradesh, Holi celebration
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7 UP Boys Drown In River While Taking Bath After Holi Festivities
In a tragic incident, seven people drowned in Uttar Pradesh on March 29 while taking bath post Holi celebrations. Among the deceased, five belonged to Deoria and two to Fatehpur district. While the deceased from Deoria drowned in the Chhoti Gandak and Saryu rivers in two different mishaps, the Fatehpur accident took place in river Ganga. Sending the dead bodies for postmortem, the police is tracing another missing individual from Fatehpur… read-more
Tags: holi, Drowning, UP Police, River Ganga
Courtesy: New Indian Express
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Holi Hai!!! Dermatologist Shares Tips & Tricks To Enjoy Holi
Ahead of getting drenched in Holi colours, Dermatologist Smriti Singh has recommended covering skin and hair with moisturiser and oil respectively before contacting with colours. She stated to avoid bleach//wax/facial one week before and after Holi celebrations and to apply sun-screen on exposed areas. She suggested to apply loads of moisturizer at the first sign of irritation while playing Holi. Besides, Smriti advised to take bath in warm… read-more
Tags: holi, Dermatologist, Smriti Singh, skin care, Hair Care
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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COVID Scare Forces Goa To Impose Section 144 Ahead Of Festivals
The Goa government, witnessing a surge in fresh COVID-19 cases, has imposed section 144 ahead of the festive seasons of Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Eid-ul-Fitr and Easter. Prohibiting public celebrations and gathering for the festivities, the North Goa magistrate order read that people found flouting rules will be punished under Section 188 of the IPC. Earlier, the state government had also cancelled its spring onset celebration, Shigmo festival… read-more
Tags: section 144, Goa government, Covid-19, holi
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Aapke Rang Nahin Chahiye: UP's Helpline Shares Post To Protect Dogs This Holi
Always in news for its humorous awareness posts, Uttar Pradesh's dedicated helpline 'Call 112' has resolved to protect stray animals from being tinted in colours this Holi. Taking to Facebook, the handle posted a dog's photo reading, "Mere paas khud ke rang hain. Aapke rang nahin chahiye" (I have my own colours. Don't need yours) with colour codes of a tricoloured dog. The 'Call 112' helpline successfully helped 56 lakh Uttar Pradesh… read-more
Tags: UP Police, Dial 112, holi, Stray Animals
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