5 types of holi are famous all over the world!
The festival has special significance in Varanasi. Especially a different enthusiasm is seen regarding the Rang Utsav celebrated here. It is believed in varanasi that the intoxication of holi starts after Mahashivratri and till holi it is celebrated in a special way by different classes. In varanasi, there are many ancient traditions like Ghat holi, holi of foreigners, holi of Mahashamshan, holi with baba Vishwanath, which make this Rang Utsav very special. people coming from outside play holi with the people of varanasi in this month.
Masan ki holi is played in Kashi
If we believe the experts of the traditions related to the ancient city of varanasi, then the Rang Utsav starts in the city by offering Abir Gulal to Lord Kashi Vishwanath during Mahashivratri. After this, on the day of Rangbhari Ekadashi, baba takes Maa Gauri to her Gauna. During which he plays holi with the people of Kashi, which is celebrated as Rangbhari Ekadashi. people celebrate this festival with great pomp in Varanasi.
For the past years, this festival has been the center of discussion in the whole country. Lakhs of people from other cities reach varanasi to play holi with baba on the day of Rangbhari Ekadashi. The very next day, the holi of Mahasmshan (Holi of Masana) is played by Aghoris and ghat residents at two ancient manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats of Varanasi. This holi is considered unique because in the city of salvation, Kashi, people are seen playing holi with pyre ashes amidst burning pyres. It has become quite popular in the last 5 years.
Foreigners also participate in the Rang Utsav of Varanasi
Apart from this, the holi played on the ghats of varanasi is quite famous. In which people play holi with traditional music, songs and food. Also, a day or two before holi, foreigners are seen dancing and singing holi on the ghats of varanasi, which is also known as holi of foreigners. After holi is over, Kavi Sammelan is organized by different sections of varanasi for several weeks, in which holi songs and poems are recited.
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