This gives you pause to see in a pandemic, but for hundreds of millions in India and the Indian diaspora, the Hindu festival of Holi (meaning "Festival of Love" or "Festival of Colors"), which ends today, is a beloved ancient celebration known for the colored powder tossed around and applied to everyone. Fortunately, given its huge population, India has been spared the brunt of COVID-19, with 162,000 deaths. However, only 6.6 million have been vaccinated, less than one half of one percent of their population. To have this joyous celebration of love turn into a super spreader would be the greatest tragedy. Let's sincerely hope it doesn't.
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(photos, all Reuters, from top: K.K. Arona, N. Kulkani, Amit Dave)
