Holi 2023: 8 Unique Types Of Holi Celebrations In India

Sagar Puri
Feb 24, 2023

Vrindavan (Phoolo Ki Holi)

Vrindavan celebrate Holi with flowers. Phoolon ki Holi is played with petals of fresh flowers in Banke Bihari temple, Vrindavan with great fervor by the Krishna disciples.

Uttar Pradesh (Lathmar Holi)

UP is famous for its Lathmar Holi. Married women beat their husbands with laathis. It signifies the little fights couples have in their relationship, only here the fights are fought on the streets.

West Bengal (Basant Utsav)

Holi has this special significance in WB. The land of writers and scholars celebrates the festival of colors with songs, dance, and chanting hymns in the University at Shantiniketan.

Tamil Nadu (Kaman Pandigai)

Unlike the usual color smearing tradition, here the folks offer sandalwood to Kaamdeva in a belief that it would ease his pain. Songs are sung that depict the grief of Kaamdev.

Punjab (Holla Mohalla)

Hola Mohalla is a festival that is celebrated one day after Holi. it is celebrated as an event that exhibits martial arts, stunts, and mock fights followed by the usual tradition of playing with colors in the evening.

Rajasthan (Royal Holi)

The royals of the City Palace in Jaipur organize a grand ceremony in their condominium every year. Jaipur is hoarded with huge footfall during this festival.

Kerala (Manjul Kuli)

Holi here is known as Manjul Kuli. The festival of colors is celebrated by singing traditional folk songs. Here people play Holi with water and turmeric, ditching the colors completely.

Goa (Shigmo)

Goa is energetic and constantly paves the way in terms of festivities. Holi known as Shigmo in Goa, It includes dance performances and cultural depiction of mythological tales in short plays by the artists.

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