It's known as the festival of colours and is made up of a fascinating mix of legends and celebrations from different parts of India. Care to follow the coloured trail?
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The festival of Holi marks the end of winter and the beginning of
Spring
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Summer
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Autumn
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Monsoon
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In the past, people used to make Holi colours from flowers. Which flower was used?
Rose
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Bougainvillea
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Lotus
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Flame of the forest
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The faces of Holi revellers are always painted with colours dry and wet. What is the dry colour known as?
Gulal
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Gulel
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Kilkari
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Pichkari
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The leaves of this intoxicating plant are mixed in milk to make a special Holi drink called thandai. According to Indian mythology, Lord Shiva was very fond of this intoxicating plant. Can you name it?
Tulsi
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Bhang
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Dhatoora
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Tadi
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This versatile material was used for making pichkaris in the past.
Plastic
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Steel
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Bamboo
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Iron
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On the eve of Holi a bonfire is lit, which signifies the victory of good over evil. Which evil character is symbolically burnt?
Hidimba
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Prahalad
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Hiranyakashyap
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Holika
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According to a Holi legend from eastern India, Lord Shiva reduced this mischievous god to ashes.
Indra
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Vishnu
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Kama
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Surya
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In which part of India is the lath mar or the stick-beating Holi played?
Mathura and Vrindavan
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Banaras
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Patna
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Lucknow
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Scenes of Holi centred around Radha and Krishna have been a favourite theme of Mughal miniature paintings. Under which emperor did this style of painting start?
Jehangir
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Shahjahan
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Akbar
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Shah Alam
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For seasoned Holi players the day starts with a good body and face rub with this substance to prevent the colours from sticking fast.
Milk
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Oil
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Astringent
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Lemon
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