Ahead of the celebration, there has been a demand for either banning the festival altogether on the grounds that it is not ...

Holi was uniquely celebrated at Manikarnika Ghat with funeral pyre ashes during Rangambhari Ekadashi. Despite construction-induced chaos, devotees participated in the event, offering ashes to Lord ...

As per ritual, a special pooja of Baba Masannath, a form of Shiva, was performed before the celebrations began.

The traditional Masane ki Holi or Masaan Holi in Varanasi, in which ashes from burning funeral pyres, instead of colours, are used to celebrate the festival, has run into a controversy with calls for ...

MAHOTTARI, Feb 24: Holi, the festival of colours, formally commenced in Mithilanchal region from today with the participants of the 15-day Madhyamiki Parikrama pilgrimage playing Holi at local ...

Thandai is more than just a festive drink, it is a cultural legacy that blends mythology, tradition, Ayurveda, regional identity, and modern reinvention.

When is Widow Holi 2026 in Vrindavan? Know the history of this social movement at Gopinath Temple, where white sarees turn colorful with marigolds and gulal.

Javed (Akhtar) and I are inviting only very close friends for Holi this time.' Key Points Shabana Azmi will have a low-key Holi party this year due to the escalating West Asia tensions. Celebrating ...