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Holi is a festival whose origins trace back to Hindu mythology and, over time, has transcended religious boundaries to become an integral part of Indian culture. It is primarily celebrated by participants throwing colored powders and water at each other. The festival’s origins are explained through various legends that emphasize the triumph of good over evil and the symbolism of love. Purpose of the Holi Festival The main purpose of the Holi Festival is to celebrate the arrival of spring, the en

Rangda is a mythological figure in Balinese Hinduism, representing negative energy, death, and destruction, often depicted as a witch or sorceress. The name derives from the Old Balinese and Old Javanese (Kawi) word randa, meaning "widow." In Balinese cosmology, Rangda is regarded as a terrifying manifestation of the goddess Durga, integrated into local culture, and serves as a fundamental element of the "Rwa Bhineda" (dualism) concept, symbolizing the eternal struggle between good and evil forc