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Holi 2026: Why White? Unpacking the Festival's Iconic Dress Code

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CNBC TV18•26-02-2026, 17:13

Holi 2026: Why White? Unpacking the Festival's Iconic Dress Code

•Holi 2026 will be celebrated on March 4, with Holika Dahan on March 3.
•Wearing white on Holi is a tradition rooted in spirituality, symbolism, and cultural development, not just a fashion statement.
•White acts as a blank canvas, making the vibrant gulal colors appear brighter and more dramatic.
•It symbolizes purity, peace, new beginnings, and unity, setting aside social barriers.
•The tradition also has mythological roots, historical customs, practical considerations for comfort, and influence from Bollywood.

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