<P> In the ancient Jewish calendar, the month of Nisan was the original first month of the year . The Jewish holiday of Passover (פסח) is celebrated in the 15th of Nisan, and is also known as "The Spring Holiday" (חג האביב). </P> <P> Holi, the festival of colours, celebrated at the end of the winter season and beginning of spring, is the most vibrant festival of colours celebrated by Hindus in India . People throw water and apply coloured powders on each other . </P> <P> Vasant Panchami is celebrated in North India on the fifth day of the Indian month Magh (January--February), the first day of spring . Sankranti in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka and Thai Pongal in Tamil Nadu are celebrated in mid-January to mark the beginning of the spring season . </P> <P> In Assam Valley, Rongali Bihu is celebrated for seven days from 13 to 19 April . This is a harvesting festival celebrated in spring by all sections of the community, which distinguishes it from other Indian festivals that are more religious in nature . </P>

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