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They say if you really need to get a feel of vibrant India, head to Vrindavan during Holi.
In Vrindavan -- the seat of the much-revered Krishna Leela and the cradle of the sonorous, secular cult of the Bhakti movement in India -- people celebrate Holi for over a week.
The temple town, located in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, draws thousands of tourists who drench themselves in the spirit of devotion
Rediff.com gives you a glimpse of the festivities in Vrindavan
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This is how they play Holi in Vrindavan
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A priest throws coloured powder at the devotees during Holi celebrations at Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan
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This is how they play Holi in Vrindavan
Photographs: Ahmad Masood/Reuters
A woman daubed in colours takes part in Holi celebrations at Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan
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This is how they play Holi in Vrindavan
Photographs: Ahmad Masood/Reuters
Coloured beam of rays are seen as Hindu priests (unseen) throw coloured powder at the devotees during Holi celebrations at Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan
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This is how they play Holi in Vrindavan
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A man daubed in coloured powder poses for a picture
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This is how they play Holi in Vrindavan
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Devotees daubed in colours sing hymns during Holi celebrations at the Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan
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This is how they play Holi in Vrindavan
Photographs: Ahmad Masood/Reuters
A priest (left) throws coloured powder and garlands at the devotees during Holi celebrations at Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan
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This is how they play Holi in Vrindavan
Photographs: Anindito Mukherjee/Reuters
Devotees react as priests (unseen) throw coloured powder on them during Holi celebrations at the Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan
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This is how they play Holi in Vrindavan
Photographs: Ahmad Masood/Reuters
Priests throw coloured powder at the devotees during Holi celebrations at Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan
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This is how they play Holi in Vrindavan
Photographs: Anindito Mukherjee/Reuters
A devotee reacts as priests (unseen) spray coloured water on him during Holi celebrations at the Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan
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