The festival of Holi, the festival of colors, the festival of love and brotherhood, is just around the corner. This year Holi will be celebrated on 8 March. The festival of Holi is celebrated with great pomp all over India. But there are some places which are famous for their unique Holi. From Kashi to Mathura-Vrindavan, here are 7 places where you can enjoy Holi:
1. Masane Holi of Kashi:
Holi of Kashi is famous for its grandeur and uniqueness. 'Masane Ki Holi' is organized here, in which people play Holi with musical instruments.
2. Lathmar Holi of Barsana:
Lathmar Holi of Barsana is famous all over the world. Here women attack men with sticks and men defend themselves with shields.
3. Holi with flowers in Mathura-Vrindavan:
Holi of Mathura-Vrindavan is full of colors and flowers. Here people shower flowers on each other and play with colors.
4. Phalain Village: Panda passes through the burning Holi:
A unique Holi is celebrated in Phalain village of Rajasthan. Here the panda passes through the burning Holi.
5. Historic Holi of Hampi:
The historic Holi is celebrated in Hampi, Karnataka. There is a tradition of celebrating Holi here since the time of Vijayanagara Empire.
6. Pondicherry's French Holi:
French Holi is celebrated in Pondicherry. Here people play Holi according to French tradition.
7. Manipur Yaoshang Holi:
Yaoshang Holi is celebrated in Manipur. Here people play Holi in traditional costumes.
This festival is not only a festival of colors but it also symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Apart from these 7 places, there are many places in India where the festival of Holi is celebrated in a unique and special way. You can enjoy Holi at any of these places as per your choice and convenience.
But it is important to keep some things in mind while playing Holi:
Hope you will celebrate the festival of Holi with full enthusiasm and happiness.
