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Dol festival celebrated in West Bengal

Dol festival celebrated in West Bengal

12 March 2017 3:41 PM IST
West Bengal on Sunday celebrated the spring festival of Dol in a riot of colours, songs, prayers and exchange of sweets among friends, relatives and neighbours.
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