... that there is a willingness to reverse roles, thus resulting in a mutual reinforcement of reversal and reciprocation. How do these practices observed during Holi relate to the mythology of Krishna? Marriott notes that the association of Krishna with the Holi festival might have been a relatively recent development. The description of the festival as the celebration of Krishna's killing of the demoness Putana ... to the villagers, particularly those of higher castes, to assume the roles of inferiors while celebrating Holi. The second aspect of Krishna's character which is emulated at Hol...

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