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Stir your way to a restful night of sleep. Our sleep STIK delivers a pre-portioned 10mg dose of f... Learn More Building a Nighttime Routine for Restful Sleep During Holi, thandai is often laced with cannabis paste ( bhang) because in Hinduism it is thought to bring people closer to the gods. The devotees, smeared in coloured powder, then prayed at the 19th century Nandagram Temple near where Hindus believe Krishna and his brother Balram spent their childhood. They exchanged sweets and drinks as part of the celebrations. A kaleidoscopic cloud hangs over India, where revellers mark the arrival of spring by throwing powdered dye with abandon, spraying water, and flooding the streets for raucous fun. Holi may be traditionally Hindu, but everyone is equal during this holiday. This year on March 8, color will hide all class lines, the caste system will disappear, and foreigners will join the locals.

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Over time, putting colors on others came to represent a way to express joy and the story of Krishna transformed into the tradition of the joyous color fight we see today.

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Finally, the king's sister, Holika, who was a sorceress, decided to make it her missionto kill the boy. She would sit in a giant bonfire with Prahlad and while her magic powers would protect her, the boy would die. However, her plans likewise failed.The boy survived, while the sorceress burned to cinders. Many cities across India also hold special Holi events or parties that include live music, dancing, and color fights. Delhi, Mumbai, and Goa are well-known places to go to attend color parties. It is important for travelers to be very cautious when consuming bhang thandai because it can cause unpleasant feelings, anxiety, and poor judgment if taken in excess. When the ceremony starts the effigy of Holika and Prahlada is placed on the pyre. Normally the effigy of Holika is made from combustible material whereas Prahlada's is made from noncombustible material to represent the holiday"s mythological origins. When the fire is lit, the ritual begins with the chanting of holy versus. Some men were caught by women and made to dress like them. They then sang and danced along with the women.