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Detailed explanation-1: -Dol Purnima, Dol Jatra, Doul Utsav or Deul is a major Holi festival of Braj, Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal, Odisha and Assam. This festival is dedicated to Sri Krishna and Radha. It is mainly celebrated by Gopal community of Odisha.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dol begins on the day after a full moon night in Phalgun, (a month in the Bengali calendar) in Vrindavan. According to legend, it was on this day that Krishna first expressed his love for Radha by throwing ‘Phag’ (powdered colour akin to gulaal) on her face while played on a swing with her ‘sakhis’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer : Option C Explanation : West Bengal celebrates ‘Dol Utsav’ or ‘Dol Jatra’, the festival of colours, which marks the beginning of the spring season.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dolyatra is commemorated on the same day as Holi - the last full moon in the Hindu calendar, and also has the title ‘Festival of Colours,’ which is similar to the Dolyatra celebration. Dolyatra differs from Holi as it is the last festival of the Bengali year and is based on a different legend.

Detailed explanation-5: -Known as Holi in the rest of India, Dol Jatra-the festival of colours-is predominantly celebrated in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam with much pomp and gusto. Dol Jatra or Dol Purnima is celebrated on a full moon day and is dedicated to Lord Krishna.