In a notable public appearance, former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh took part in the celebrations, lighting the traditional ...

Holi or Yaoshang is traditionally held for five days in Manipur and it formally began on Friday evening with the burning of ...

As the Holi pyre is set ablaze to mark Holika Dahan on Thursday, farmers in Gujarat will look at the interplay of wind and ...

It is called the ‘Festival of Colours’ for many reasons. First, as spring fades away, making way for heat and humidity, the ...

Experience the unique Masan Holi celebration in Varanasi, where ashes of pyre are used instead of colours to play Holi. This ...

It’s Holi in India… time for a riot of colours and joyful reminder that spring is here. Countries the world over have their ...

While most of India plays Holi with colours, Varanasi celebrates a unique version called Masan Holi, where devotees smear ...

Discover why we celebrate this vibrant festival, its rich history, significance, and all you need to know about the Festival ...

Holi expands well beyond the Indian continent. Hindus celebrate in Bangladesh and Pakistan, plus other countries with large ...

Choti Holi, also called Holika Dahan, symbolises the triumph of good over evil. From auspicious timings to rituals, find all ...

In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, the two-day Masaan, or crematorium, Holi along the banks of the Ganges river attracts thousands of visitors from across India and beyond. During this unique celebration, ...

Varanasi: Revellers, aghoris, and Naga Sadhus celebrated Masane ki Holi at Harishchandra Ghat, one of the cremation sites in ...