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Author: Sven Kalbhenn

Holi Festival in Jaisalmer

The Indian spring festival "Holi" is probably one of the oldest festivals in India. Originally, people sprinkled and sprayed each other with coloured water and coloured powder made of flowers, roots and herbs which were said to have healing effects.

McLeod-Ganj

McLeod-Ganj is the official residence of the Dalai Lama and seat of the Tibetan government in exile, which is why it is often called "Little Lhasa".