Devotees and foreign tourists partaking in 'kapda-phaar' during Holi celebrations.
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Holi celebrations in Pushkar. Holi hai!
If you are in Rajasthan this Holi, Pushkar is probably the best place to celebrate the festival of colour. Thousands of tourists join the local population here at Pushkar to play Holi, drink bhang and partake in the kapda-phaar tradition which involves the playful tearing of clothes. Modern-day versions of Holi could include a rain dance to party the day away. Here’s wishing you a safe, responsible and fun-filled Holi-day!
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