“Holi, the spring carnival, when members of all castes mingle and let down their hair, sprinkling one another with cascades of red powder and liquid, symbolic of the blood that was probably used in past centuries.”
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Wendy Doniger
Wendy Doniger is a renowned American scholar specializing in the study of Indian religion and culture. Born on November 20, 1940, she is known for her in-depth research on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Indian epics. more
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