Maha: Festival Of Colours Celebrated In Nashik

The festival of colours, Rangpanchami, was celebrated with enthusiasm traditionally in Nashik city and the district on Sunday.
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In Nashik city in north Maharashtra, Rangpanchami is celebrated on the fifth day after Holi.
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The major attraction of the day was preparing 'Rahadis'- a small tank-like structure made up of stones that are filled with water and natural colours- for celebration. ?The 'Rahadi' tradition was started by the Peshwas.
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At several places, revellers splashed colours on each other while children used squirt guns.