How is Holi celebrated in India? Look at unique ways of celebrating the festival of colours
Holi is an auspicious holiday that celebrates the arrival of spring and is associated with happiness, good fortune, and rebirth. The vibrant colours of Holi are celebrated with gulaal, puja, devotion, sweet-making, and of course, eating gujiyas
The entire week leading up to Holi is celebrated with great fervour and intensity, making Holi a significant occasion in Mathura and Vrindavan. Women here have a unique Holi tradition where they playfully run after men and youngsters with lathis and hit them to commemorate the occasion. (Image: NW18 Creative)
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In Punjab, Holi is observed for three full days, and at the conclusion of those days, the yearly Hola Mohalla festival is organized at Anandpur Sahib. (Image: NW18 Creative)
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In Udaipur, Rajasthan, the celebration of Holi is observed for two days. Holika Dahan and Mewar Holika Dahan are among the festivities. (Image: NW18 Creative)
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On the day of Holi, Bengalis celebrate Basant Utsav. Rabindranath Tagore initiated the spring festival celebration ritual at Vishwabharati Shantiniketan.(Image: NW18 Creative)
For five days, Maharashtrians celebrate Holi in magnificence. The fishing community celebrates the occasion primarily with singing and dancing. (Image: NW18 Creative)
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Although Holi is not as well-known in the southern state of Kerala as it is in the rest of the nation, they do celebrate the holiday in a unique way. The Kudumbi and Konkani groups in Kerala mostly celebrate traditional holidays. (Image: NW18 Creative)
