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Places to Celebrate Holi In India

Indian destinations to celebrate an unforgettable Holi

Like every year, Holi 20xx will be special for a person who chooses to travel to different places in order to experience various celebrations. The best thing about Holi celebrations in India is that each place celebrates the festival of colors in its own way. From the attitude of the locals celebrating it in their own style to the way the festival-related activities are carried out, Holi in many places in India differs from each other, yet each of them manages to maintain the basic mood that this traditional festival is known to create. That said, it is travelers and photographers who love to travel to different destinations across the country each year in order to experience the unique Holi celebrations of the place. In the same spirit, we have compiled the list of the best places to celebrate Holi. Choose the one you like and make your Holi beautiful.

Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan

Lord Krishna was born in Mathura, but was raised in the nearby town of Vrindavan, just 12 km from the old one. One of the most popular places among travelers and photographers who visit this place to attend Holi celebrations, the Holi at Vrindavan Banke Bihari temple is nothing short of a spectacle. Known as Phoolon Waali Holi, the dozens of worshipers who gather in this temple on Holi day are coated in different colors. The priests throw flowers and colors to the faithful, who celebrate the feast here with great enthusiasm and fervor. The riot of colors in this place is something magnificent to see.

Basant Utsav, Santiniketan

Those who already know Shantiniketan go to this area of the city of Bolpur, in West Bengal, to see the Visva Bharati University, created by the famous poet and Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore. It was also the place of birth and breeding of the poet. Although this place is already popular as an incredible place for culture vultures, the Holi celebrations here, also called Basant Utsav, are one of the most beautiful in the country. This festival sees university students not only playing with the colors of their traditional attire, but also seeing them give cultural performances on stage for visitors who visit the venue from different parties. As the name suggests, this festival is not only about celebrating with colors, but also about marking the start of the spring season.

Yaoshang Festival, Manipur

Unlike the usual Holi celebrations which usually last up to two days, the Manipur Yaoshang Festival lasts six days. Celebrated in the time of Holi, it is one of the most important festivals in this northeastern state. The celebrations for this festival begin on the full moon day of Phalguna. It is nothing less than a cultural extravagance when one can attend a large number of folk dance and music performances which take place in an environment where fluorescent lamps and bonfires are set on fire and people play with gulal.

Holla Mohalla, Punjab

While in most parts of the country people are busy celebrating the Holi festival with the use of colors, the celebrations by the Sikh community in the state of Punjab are totally different from other states. The Holi of Holla Mohalla attend a celebration in which locals shout traditional slogans while there are Sikh men on horseback, dressed in their traditional clothes, presenting centuries-old martial arts and other forms of display. Another attraction of this celebration are the delicious local sweets and snacks offered, including the halwas, puris, gujias and malpuas.

Royal Holi, Udaipur

While Udaipur is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Rajasthan, the city also has a special place for travelers who like to attend various celebrations in different parts of the country. Holi's celebrations in Udaipur focus on royalty and traditions. People visit the City Palace to attend the traditional Holi celebrations which are led by the Maharaja of Mewar. The Maharaja arrives in a procession wearing traditional royal clothing, followed by the lighting of the bonfire, also known as Holi ka Dahan. The bonfire signifies the triumph of good over evil. After that, the celebrations take place with drums, songs and folk dances, cocktails, a sumptuous dinner and magnificent fireworks.

The uniqueness of the celebration of Holi in every city, town and destination in the country is simply a reflection of the diversity and diversity of India as a nation. Whether it is travelers from the interior of the country or those from different distant places of the world, the different celebrations of Holi in India constitute an amazing spectacle for the travelers.