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Lathmar Holi
Lathmar Holi in Barsana and Nandgaon sees women playfully hitting men with sticks, inspired by Lord Krishna’s teasing of Radha. This vibrant celebration is filled with fun, laughter, and colors.
Phoolon Ki Holi – Celebrated at Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple, this unique Holi uses flowers instead of colors, creating a divine and mesmerizing experience.
Royal Holi –
In Udaipur, the Mewar royal family celebrates Holi with a grand procession and Holika Dahan at the City Palace. Jaipur’s royal Holi features elephant parades, folk performances, and music.
Holla Mohalla –
Holla Mohalla, celebrated a day after Holi at Anandpur Sahib, showcases Sikh martial arts, sword fighting, wrestling, and horse-riding—a tradition started by Guru Gobind Singh to display strength and bravery.
Basanta Utsav –
Basanta Utsav in Shantiniketan, inspired by Rabindranath Tagore, features cultural performances, music, and dance, with students in yellow playing with dry colors.
Shigmo
Shigmo, Goa’s vibrant Holi festival, features folk dances, music, street performances, and mythological reenactments, mainly in rural areas.
Yaoshang -
In Manipur, Holi blends with Yaoshang, a six-day festival featuring ThabalChongba, a moonlit folk dance, and the burning of a thatched hut, creating a unique cultural celebration.
Dol Jatra -
Dol Jatra in West Bengal and Odisha honors Krishna and Radha with devotional songs, decorated palanquins, and dry colors (abir) for a spiritual Holi celebration.
Manjal Kuli –
In Kerala, Manjal Kuli is celebrated by the Konkani and GSB communities with turmeric water, temple rituals, music, and dance, offering a serene and spiritual Holi experience.
Rang Panchami –
In Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, Rang Panchami is celebrated five days after Holi with grand color throwing, water celebrations, and Indore’s famous Ger parade.