According to the Hindu calendar, “Holika Dahan” is done on the full moon night of Phalgun month and the colord are played in the Chaitra pratipada the next day. In many places in India, color is also called “dhuleri”. Holi is celebrated in different states in India in many ways. Today We are going to make you aware of those amazing ways of Holi Celebrations.
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Holi of Braj
The most famous Holi Celebration of India is the Holi of Braj. The Holi of Braj is called “Laththamar” Holi. Especially, it is played in the areas of Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana. Here the women beat the men with the sticks while the men try to protect themselves.
Holi of Kumaon
Kumauni Holi is celebrated every year in Kumaon region of Uttrakhand with great gusto. This festival is a historical and cultural festival for all the people present here. It is said that Holi Celebration continues here in people for about two months. Here Holi is celebrated in the form of a variety of concerts, which are also considered in the name of meeting holi, steep holi and Mahila holi.
Holi of Haryana
Holi “Dhuredi” is very famous in Haryana, On the festival of Holi, the teasing between Devar-Bhabhi is very common. It is famous all over the country.
Holi of Bengal
The Dul Jatra of Bangas is celebrated as the birthday of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Here on Holi, most people use dry colors only.
Holi of Bihar
Fagua, who sang at the occasion of Holi in Bihar, has a distinct identity for their singing style. Holi is played by mud in many places in the state, so there is a tradition of playing “cloth Torning” Holi in many places. On Holi, dancers dance on the tune of the drum and sing folklore.
Dry gulals is used in celebrating Rangpanchami in Maharashtra , Shimgo in Goa and the practice of “Shakti Pradarshan” by the Sikhs in Hola Mohalla in Punjab.