The dark side of Holi
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The article discusses the dark side of Holi, India's festival of colors, which has become a day when women brace for harassment. It explores the story of Holika, a figure from Hindu mythology associated with the festival, arguing that she is often unfairly portrayed as a villain when she was merely a pawn of male power. The author suggests that the celebration of Holika's burning is a warning about the vulnerability of women in a society that normalizes male power. The article claims that during Holi, men often use the festival as an excuse to inappropriately touch and harass women under the guise of tradition, using the phrase "Bura na mano, Holi hai" to excuse their behavior. The author argues that women are often targets rather than participants in the festival.
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