ONE HOLI MANY COLOURS
Holi is one
of the most prominent and popular festivals of India which is celebrated all
over India with great pomp and gaiety by people of almost all religions and all
communities. Holi also known as the festival of colors, is a spring festival
celebrated on Phalgun Purnima which occurs around the month of March. Holi is
such a festival in which we apply colors on each other, due to which mutual
love and brotherhood increase, that is why it is also known as the festival of
love. Although Holi is celebrated with great pomp all over India, but the
interesting thing is that in the best places in India to celebrate Holi, Holi
is celebrated in different ways everywhere, which is unique and wonderful in
its own way and India itself. Not only this, it attracts tourists from abroad
too, so let us know the best places in India to celebrate Holi –
1. BASANT UTSAV, SHANTINIKETAN
This
festival of Holi is celebrated in a very different way in Shantiniketan, West
Bengal, which is known as Basant Utsav or Spring Festival. The festival was
started by famous Bengali poet and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore as an
annual event to perpetuate the ancient tradition.
2. FOLK HOLI, PURULIA
Folk Holi,
celebrated in the Purulia district of West Bengal, is celebrated quite differently
from other parts of India and according to the customs. It is a 3-day
celebration that lasts from three days before Holi to the day of Holi, where
you can enjoy a wide variety of unique folk arts along with local people
playing and singing Holi.
3. HOLI OF KUMAON, KUMAON REGION
Culturally
rich Kumaon bathes itself in an atmosphere of color in Holi. Kumaoni Holi is
broad of three types – Baisakhi Holi, Khadi Holi (Khadi), and Mahila Holi. In
Baisakhi Holi, devotees sing classical ragas to please Lord Krishna. Women's
Holi is also similar to Baisakhi Holi, here only women are included in the
crowd. Khadi Holi refers to the gathering of the townspeople who sing in
unison.
4. HOLA MOHALLA, ANANDPUR SAHIB
Hola Mahalla
is the biggest festival celebrated in Anandapur which is celebrated with great
pomp and gaiety by the local people. Hola Mohalla is an annual fair dating back
to 1701, which was first organized by the 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh to celebrate
Holi. Instead of throwing colors in this festival, martial skills are displayed
in mock battles.
5. ROYAL HOLI, JAIPUR AND UDAIPUR
Jaipur and
Udaipur are one of the best places to visit on Holi in India because here Holi
is celebrated in a completely different royal style from other parts of India.
On the first day, there will be a spectacular palace procession from the royal
residence at the City Palace to Manek Chowk, accompanied by bedded horses and
royal bands. After which the effigy of Holika is burnt, this festival started
with the burning of Holika and is celebrated in the Jagdish temple of Udaipur.
6. GOA HOLI FESTIVAL
Holi
festival in Goa is also known as Shigmo and this festival is celebrated with
great pomp and show. Holi festival is celebrated in Goa with color music, pool
party, DJ party, and dance, which makes it one of the best places in India to
celebrate Holi. A very beautiful view of Gulal and colorful colors are seen in
Goa.
7. HOLI IN SOUTH INDIA, HAMPI
If you are
looking for a wonderful Holi in South India, then you must attend the Holi
festival of Hampi, located in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Holi here
is celebrated with as much pomp and enthusiasm as in other parts of India. If
you happen to be traveling to South India around March, then you must also
attend Holi at Hampi which is known as one of the famous places in India to
celebrate Holi.
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