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    ​In which pair of states is Holi also celebrated as Dola Purnima?​
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    ​In which pair of states is Holi also celebrated as Dola Purnima?​

    A.

    ​West Bengal and Odisha​

    B.

    ​Rajasthan and Punjab​

    C.

    ​Nagaland and Sikkim​

    D.

    Maharashtra and Gujarat

    Correct option is A

    • Dolyatra is a festival of colours like Holi but is different from how it is celebrated and is associated with West Bengal and Odisha.
    • It is the last festival in the Bengali year and the devotees worship and believe Lord Krishna expressed his love for Radha on the day of Dolyatra.
    • The festival starts with worshipping Lord Krishna and in some places, special pujas and bhajans are organised and it ends with playing with colours and the colour powder is called Phag.
    • Dol Jatra, Dol Purnima or the swing festival is then celebrated by placing idols of Radha and Lord Krishna and playing devotional songs.

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