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People of Amritsar celebrate Holi with flowers amid coronavirus fear

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People celebrated Holi with great zest in Amritsar keeping in mind coronavirus outbreak. Photo-ANI

Keeping the tradition alive, people celebrated Holi with great zest in Amritsar keeping in mind coronavirus outbreak.

They opted for flowers this time.

The nation will celebrate the festival of colours on March 10 with great fervour.

The festival is celebrated across the country to symbolize the victory of good over evil.

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