Holi one of the major festivals of India is celebrated in the month of Phalgun which is the month of March. When one move across one state to another one can surly discover the shades of human emotions behind the celebration of Holi. It showcases the rich cultural heritage of India underlining the strong bond of unity among diverse cultures. The Gods that are worshipped are different but the spirit is the same - of love and brotherhood.
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1. Mathura Vrindavan - Traditional Holi
Holi celebrations start on Vasant Panchami, forty days before Holi in the temple town of Mathura and Vrindavan. Mathura is the birth place of Lord Krishna and Vrindavan is where he spent his childhood. The weeklong celebration at the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan is legendary and is played by throwing dry and wet colours. Do not miss the Mathura colourful Holi procession in the afternoon. On the day of Holi the best place to catch the throwing of colours is at the Dwarkedheesh Temple in Mathura.
2. Shantiniketan – Cultural Holi
Holi is celebrated as Vasant Utsav or Spring Festival in Shantiniketan, West Bengal. February and March according to the Bengali calendar is the season for Dol Festival or Holi, when nature is at its best. The tradition of Vasant Utsav was started by Rabindranath Tagore at Shantiniketan, the University he founded, to recreate the magic of the joyous Holi festival. The festival is played with dry colours and celebrated with dances. Every year the students and youth of the institution attire in colourful dresses and celebrate Holi in their own special way.
3. Goa - Folk Holi
The Holi festival is celebrated in Goa by the name of Shigmo in Konkani. Shigmo is also known as Shigmotsav and is celebrated for more than a month. People play with bright colours to welcome the arrival of the spring festival. The most interesting part of the Holi celebrations is the huge colourful street parade carried out in Panjim. The Goan culture is depicted by the folk performances by locals dancing tirelessly in the procession.
4. Varanasi - Holi at the Ghats
If you enjoy the festival of colours then Varanasi is an excellent choice for you. Varanasi represents the colourful culture of India. If you are a culturally inclines traveller, then travel to Varanasi a day before and see the idols of Holika glowing up in flames. Holi is a good time to head towards the Ghats as one is likely to be covered with unimaginable colours.
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