Question

In one region, women celebrate this holiday by chasing their brothers-in-law and smacking them with rolled-up dresses. (-5[1])Participants in this holiday often consume a beverage made from cannabis called bhang. (10[1])On this holiday, women beat men with sticks called lathis while chanting “Shri Radhe Krishna” (“shree RAH-day KRISH-nuh”). The main day of this festival follows a bonfire (10[1])that commemorates the burning of a demoness who attempted to kill (-5[1])her nephew. This spring festival evokes a story about Radha changing her skin color through its use of gulal. (10[1])Celebrants in this holiday (10[1])create a human pyramid to reach a pot of buttermilk. This holiday is celebrated by throwing powder. For 10 points, name this Hindu festival (10[1])of colors. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Holi [or Yaoshang]
<Religion>
= Average correct buzz position

Back to tossups

Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Anne FjeldAlbertaUW Wrath16-5
Matthew WangUBC BArizona State A2910
Stella BrownUW SlothUW Chastity5310
Alan FanUW EnvyUW Gluttony64-5
Dylan BianchiUW GreedUW Pride8310
Skand ParvatikarArizona State BBoise State8710
Sonya BatesUW WrathAlberta11110
Anirudh KumarUW GluttonyUW Envy11310

Summary

2024 ACF Fall at CornellfallY9100%0%22%102.11
2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY888%0%63%98.71
2024 ACF Fall at WashingtonfallY6100%0%33%79.33
2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY1080%0%50%77.25
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY989%0%22%87.25
2024 ACF Fall at Claremont CollegesfallY5100%0%80%84.20
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY875%0%13%92.83
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY7100%0%29%78.57