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"Holi, also known as Dhuli Vandana in Sanskrit,also Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is celebrated by people throwing coloured powder and coloured water at each other. Bonfires are lit the day before, also known as Holika Dahan (burning of Holika) or Chhoti Holi (little Holi). The bonfires are lit in memory of the miraculous escape that young Prahlad accomplished when Demoness Holika, sister of Hiranyakashipu, carried him into the fire. Holika was burnt but Prahlad, a staunch devotee of god Vishnu, escaped without any injuries due to his unshakable devotion. Holika Dahan is referred to as Kama Dahanam in South India." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holi
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Date: 11th March 2010
Hey Jim, you can be that we will be visiting you before too long. I want to see both you guys and your new place, plus Duke and Danville!! Take care, Dan
From Blog: Holi Cow 2010
Hey Jim, you can be that we will be visiting you before too long. I want to see both you guys and your new place, plus Duke and Danville!! Take care, Dan
From Blog: Holi Cow 2010
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WOW! You guys are on one huge roll. How about coming to the USA? would welcome you to Danville and would take you to HEAVEN: Duke University. You might laugh at the analogy, but others have stated; "By God! Harper, it is heaven!" Seriously. Do consider. Best, Jim
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