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April 17, 2017 ​

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association, outside of Dejope Residence Hall on Saturday. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW–Madison’s India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association.

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Students throw colored powder with gusto during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Few were left without color on their skin and clothes after Rang de Madison, a Holi festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil.

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

It's hard not to laugh while throwing brightly colored powder around. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Smiles were widespread among students taking part in Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color.

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Participants were warned to wear old clothing and to not enter the dining hall, for good reason.

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Participants had to be careful not to let the colored powder get in their eyes.

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

The Holi festival of colors is a Hindu celebration, held annually in India, Nepal and other south Asian countries, but it came to Madison on Saturday.

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Glasses prove to be a good way to protect your eyes from the colored powder.

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Even the Badger red-and-white turned other colors at the Holi color festival.

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall.

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Students bonded over the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall.

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Everything was rose-colored for a while at the Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall.

Hundreds of students participate in the spirited Hindu tradition of throwing colored powder during Rang de Madison, a Holi festival of color hosted by the Madison Hindu Students Association outside of Dejope Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 15, 2017. The event, which celebrates the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil, was held in collaboration with UW-Madison's India Students Association and Indian Graduate Students Association. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

Students posed for photos after the color throwing at the Rang de Madison festival.

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