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Dhulandi Holi Festival

  Dhulandi, also known as Dhuleti or Rangwali Holi, is a festival celebrated in India, particularly in the northern region, with great enthusiasm. It usually falls on the day after Holi, which is the Hindu festival of colors. Dhulandi marks the second day of Holi festivities. On this day, people come together to play with colors and water, symbolizing the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring. It is a time for joy, fun, and merrymaking, as people smear colored powders and water on each other, dance to music, and exchange sweets and greetings. Dhulandi is a vibrant and colorful celebration that fosters unity and harmony among communities.   Dhulandi, is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly in North India, especially in the state of Uttar Pradesh and the region of Braj, as well as in parts of Maharashtra. It is observed on the day after Holi, which is called Dhulandi. The festival involves the playful throwing of colored powders, known as "gulal," and water

Holi in Haryana (Haryanvi Holi)

  Haryanvi Holi, like in many other parts of India, is celebrated with immense fervor and enthusiasm. Haryana, with its rich cultural heritage, adds its own unique flavors to the festival of colors. Here's how Holi is typically celebrated in Haryana: Traditional Songs and Dance : Holi celebrations in Haryana are incomplete without traditional folk songs and dance. People gather in groups to sing and dance to the beats of dhol and other traditional instruments. The songs are often in the local Haryanvi language, adding a regional touch to the festivities. Playing with Colors : Just like in other parts of India, people in Haryana celebrate Holi by smearing each other with vibrant colors. The streets come alive with people chasing each other with colored powder and water guns, spreading joy and laughter. Sweets and Savories : Holi is also a time for indulging in delicious sweets and savories. Special Haryanvi dishes such as gujiya, mathri, and malpua are prepared at home and sha

National Vaccine Day 16 Mar.

  National Vaccine Day in India, also known as 'Rashtriya Swasthya Suraksha Adhyapan Divas' or 'National Immunization Day', is observed on March 16th each year. This day commemorates the successful eradication of polio in India. It was on March 16, 2014, that India was officially declared polio-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). National Vaccine Day serves as a reminder of the importance of vaccination in preventing diseases and promoting public health. On this day, various awareness programs, vaccination campaigns, and events are organized across the country to highlight the significance of vaccines in protecting individuals and communities from infectious diseases. This day commemorates the remarkable discovery of the vaccine for the deadly infectious disease, smallpox, by the renowned Indian scientist, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. Dr.B.C. Roy successfully administered the first dose of the smallpox vaccine in India on March 16, 1947, which marked a signifi