According to Batak beliefs, death is not the end of the life cycle, but rather a stage on the journey to perfection. The Mangokal Holi is one of the bridges on the way to attaining that perfection.

Today's Google Doodle celebrates Lake Toba, known as Danau Toba, located on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Lake Toba was designated as UNESCO Global Geopark on August 31, 2020.