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Residents in Mumbai, India, burned an effigy depicting the coronavirus as a big, blue demon during Holi celebrations

Holi, the annual Hindu festival of colors that marks the advent of spring, began today, March 9, and will continue through tomorrow, March 10, across South Asia and the world.

Residents in Mumbai, India, burned an effigy depicting the coronavirus as a big, blue demon during Holi celebrations

This year, at least two communities in India decided to burn effigies of the coronavirus as part of the "Holika Dahan" ritual, which takes place on the first day of Holi and signals the triumph of good over evil.

This year, at least two communities in India decided to burn effigies of the coronavirus as part of the "Holika Dahan" ritual, which takes place on the first day of Holi and signals the triumph of good over evil.

Source: Time; ABP Live

In observance of Holika Dahan, communities light bonfires to recreate the victory of Lord Vishnu, a Hindu God, over the demoness Holika. Holika attempted to lead one of Vishnu's followers into the fire; instead, she fell victim to the flame.

In observance of Holika Dahan, communities light bonfires to recreate the victory of Lord Vishnu, a Hindu God, over the demoness Holika. Holika attempted to lead one of Vishnu

Source: ABP Live

In a residential area near Mumbai, India, devotees depicted the coronavirus as a big, blue demon named "Coronasur."

In a residential area near Mumbai, India, devotees depicted the coronavirus as a big, blue demon named "Coronasur."

Source: Reuters

In Ahmedabad, India, devotees went another route, dressing up the coronavirus in pink and green. Both effigies met the same fiery fate.

In Ahmedabad, India, devotees went another route, dressing up the coronavirus in pink and green. Both effigies met the same fiery fate.

Source: AP Photo

Vendors in Guwahati, India, told India Today that they have only been able to sell around 25 percent of their typical Holi merchandise such as water guns, which are used to spray colored water in the streets, due to coronavirus fears.

Vendors in Guwahati, India, told India Today that they have only been able to sell around 25 percent of their typical Holi merchandise such as water guns, which are used to spray colored water in the streets, due to coronavirus fears.

Source: India Today

However, reports of early Holi celebrations indicate that Holi festivities will proceed despite coronavirus fears tomorrow.

However, reports of early Holi celebrations indicate that Holi festivities will proceed despite coronavirus fears tomorrow.

As of Monday, India has 44 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

As of Monday, India has 44 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

The coronavirus, which originated in Wuhan, China, in late December, has spread to more than 100 countries, infected over 111,000 people, and claimed at least 3,900 lives.

The coronavirus, which originated in Wuhan, China, in late December, has spread to more than 100 countries, infected over 111,000 people, and claimed at least 3,900 lives.

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