concept   douse
culture   India
statement   During the Holi festival in India, dousing with colored water symbolizes joy, unity, and religious offerings.

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1 birth doula India Not a mainstream practice, with childbirth traditionally supported by female family members and midwives 1
2 douse India Dousing can be associated with religious rituals, such as dousing a deity's statue with milk or water as an offering. 1
3 douse India Dousing someone with colored water during the Holi festival as a joyful celebration of spring. 1
4 douse India In South Asian cultures, dousing someone with colored water during the festival of Holi is a cherished tradition symbolizing joy and unity. 1