{"id":464,"date":"2026-02-06T17:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T12:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/?p=464"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:36:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:06:04","slug":"holi-festival-celebration-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464","title":{"rendered":"Holi Festival 2026: Songs, Food &amp; The best places to celebrate Holi in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holi festival is one of the most prominent festivals in India. During Holi, you will see people running and throwing colors at each other and shouting <strong>Bura na mano Holi hai!!<\/strong> (giving a message to unite together forgetting all resentments and all types of bad feelings towards each other), dancing and singing on the streets. Food stalls are loaded with delicious dishes and of course <strong>bhang wali Thandai<\/strong>.<\/p><img width=\"1200\" height=\"837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/holi-dahan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-single size-post-single wp-post-image\" alt=\"Holi-Festival-(2021)-17-Best-Places-&amp;-Songs-for-Holi-Celebration-in -india\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/holi-dahan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/holi-dahan-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/holi-dahan-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/holi-dahan-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/holi-dahan-287x200.jpg 287w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/holi-dahan-609x425.jpg 609w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" title=\"holi dahan\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This festival is celebrated all over <strong>India<\/strong> with great enthusiasm and zeal, Every region has its own recipe, customs, and traditions to celebrate the festival and this reflects the diversity of the country. But a few places listed below are among the favorite places of tourists because of their amazing and unique style of celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Holi<\/strong>, the festival of love and joy is celebrated for two days, starting from the evening of Purnima (full moon day) of the month Falgun with Holika Dahan or Choti Holi and ending with playing colors on the following day often called Dhuleti. Holika Dahan is the lighting of the pyre which signifies the triumph of good over evil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#Myth_Behind_Holi_Festival\" >Myth Behind Holi Festival:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#How_is_Holi_Celebrated_in_India\" >How is Holi Celebrated in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#18_Best_Places_to_Celebrate_Holi_in_India\" >18 Best Places to Celebrate Holi in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#1_Hola_Mohall_in_Anandpur_Sahib_Punjab\" >1. Hola Mohall in Anandpur Sahib (Punjab)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#2_Phakuwah_in_Assam\" >2. Phakuwah in Assam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#3_Lathmar_Holi_in_Barsana_Uttar_Pradesh\" >3. Lathmar Holi in Barsana (Uttar Pradesh)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#How_Lathmar_Holi_is_Celebrated\" >How Lathmar Holi is Celebrated?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#4_Modern_Holi_in_Delhi\" >4. Modern Holi in Delhi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#5_Hampi_South_India\" >5. Hampi, South India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#6_Khadi_Holi_Kumaon_Region_Uttarakhand\" >6. Khadi Holi | Kumaon Region, Uttarakhand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#7_Rang_Panchami_in_Maharashtra\" >7. Rang Panchami in Maharashtra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#8_Manjal_Kuli_in_Kerala\" >8. Manjal Kuli in Kerala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#9_Mathura_Vrindavan_in_Uttar_Pradesh\" >9. Mathura &amp; Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#10_Phaguwa_in_Bihar\" >10. Phaguwa in Bihar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#11_Dol_Purnima_in_West_Bengal\" >11. Dol Purnima in West Bengal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#12_Basant_Utsav_in_Shantiniketan\" >12. Basant Utsav in Shantiniketan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#13_Shigmotsav_in_Goa\" >13. Shigmotsav in Goa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#Types_of_Shigmo_Celebration\" >Types of Shigmo Celebration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#Dhakto_Shigmo\" >Dhakto Shigmo:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#Vhadlo_Shigmo\" >Vhadlo Shigmo:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#14_Udaipur_Rajasthan_Royal_Holi_Experience\" >14. Udaipur (Rajasthan): Royal Holi Experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#15_Pushkar_Rajasthan_Party-Style_Holi\" >15. Pushkar (Rajasthan): Party-Style Holi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#16_Gopeshwar_Uttarakhand_Quiet_Traditional\" >16. Gopeshwar (Uttarakhand): Quiet &amp; Traditional<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#18_Sangla_Himachal_Pradesh_Holi_in_the_Mountains\" >18. Sangla (Himachal Pradesh): Holi in the Mountains<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#17_Elephant_festival_of_Jaipur\" >17. Elephant festival of Jaipur<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#18_Yaosang_in_Manipur\" >18. Yaosang in Manipur<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#Top_5_Food_Dishes_to_Enjoy_During_Holi_Dhuleti_Festival\" >Top 5 Food Dishes to Enjoy During Holi \/ Dhuleti Festival<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#Gujiya\" >Gujiya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#Phirni\" >Phirni<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#Crisp_Snacks\" >Crisp Snacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#Bhaang_Thandai\" >Bhaang &amp; Thandai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#Chaat\" >Chaat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#Top_Bollywood_Hindi_Songs_to_Play_on_Holi\" >Top Bollywood Hindi Songs to Play on Holi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#1_Rang_Barse_%E2%80%93_SilSila\" >1. Rang Barse &#8211; SilSila<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#2_Balam_Pichkari_%E2%80%93_Yeh_Jawani_Hai_Deewani\" >2. Balam Pichkari &#8211; Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#3_Holi_Ke_Din_%E2%80%93_Sholay\" >3. Holi Ke Din &#8211; Sholay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#4_Holi_Khele_Raghuveera_%E2%80%93_Baghban\" >4. Holi Khele Raghuveera &#8211; Baghban<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464\/#5_Are_Ja_Re_Hat_Natkhat_%E2%80%93_Navrang\" >5. Are Ja Re Hat Natkhat &#8211; Navrang<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"myth-behind-holi-festival\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_Behind_Holi_Festival\"><\/span>Myth Behind Holi Festival:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/holi-mythology-min.jpg\" alt=\"prahlad holika dahan \" class=\"wp-image-4809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/holi-mythology-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/holi-mythology-min-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/holi-mythology-min-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/holi-mythology-min-317x200.jpg 317w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/holi-mythology-min-673x425.jpg 673w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/rgyan.com\/en\/festival-detail\/holi-mythology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rgyan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Hindu Mythology, demon king <strong>Hiranyakashyap<\/strong> ordered the people of his kingdom to worship him and to consider him as their only God. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But his righteous son <strong>Prahlad<\/strong> was a devotee of <strong>Lord Vishnu<\/strong> and he was determined to offer prayers to Lord. Getting furious with his son, Hiranyakashyap decided to kill him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He told his sister <strong>Holika<\/strong> to sit in the blazing fire holding Prahlad in her lap as she had the boon of immunity from fire. Later, when the fire stopped Prahlad was sitting still praying while Holika was burnt to ashes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legends say that Prahlad was saved by God himself for his extreme devotion. Hence the celebration of the victory of good over bad takes place with colors on the second day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As there are only a few days left in Holi, you must have already started planning how to celebrate Holi in 2026. Still, there must be some questions in your mind like,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Holi 2026 Date: <\/strong>3 March 2026, and 4 March 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which is the best place to celebrate the Holi festival in India?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most famous dish to taste during Holi?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are some popular Bollywood songs about the Holi celebration?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different types of Holi celebrations in India?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the history behind the Holi celebration?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-is-holi-celebrated-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Holi_Celebrated_in_India\"><\/span>How is Holi Celebrated in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In India, the <strong>Holi festival<\/strong> is renowned for several styles at various places. People from one state may enjoy it while dancing or playing the DJs, whereas; in some other states Bhang is taken as a ritual drink. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yes, of course, colors are played everywhere around the country and that\u2019s the primary thing about this festival. \u201cFestival of Colors\u201d \u2013 This thought comes to mind whenever someone hears or thinks about the <strong>Holi festival<\/strong> and not just in India, but across the whole world. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every Indian state celebrates Holi in its own way which is very special. During Holi celebrations, Hindu devotees walk around a bonfire in a ceremony known as &#8216;<strong>Holika Dahan<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/travel-tips-first-time-traveller-india-1051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foreign travelers<\/a> find the atmosphere very delightful during Holi. The food like Gujiyas, Masala Mathri, Samosa, Puran Poli, and Chaats like Papri Chaat and Dahi Vallah, mal pua, and kheer, and drinks like thandai and sharbat are made to make the festival more pleasing and exciting. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music pulls them to sing and dance without withstanding security anxieties. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many foreign tourists just come with their backpacks, all unaccompanied, deprived of&nbsp;travel guides. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They mix with the natives and go camping during the time of the <strong>Holi Festival<\/strong> and contribute at the basic level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-best-places-to-celebrate-holi-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Best_Places_to_Celebrate_Holi_in_India\"><\/span>18 Best Places to Celebrate Holi in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a look at how various places from different states of India celebrate Holi \/ Dhuleti and what they call it across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-hola-mohall-in-anandpur-sahib-punjab\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hola_Mohall_in_Anandpur_Sahib_Punjab\"><\/span>1. Hola Mohall in Anandpur Sahib (Punjab)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized wp-image-468\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hola-moholla.jpg\" alt=\"Hola Mohall in Anandpur Sahib (Punjab)\" class=\"wp-image-468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hola-moholla.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hola-moholla-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hola-moholla-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/hola-moholla-637x425.jpg 637w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gaurav-agrawal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Flickr\/Gaurav<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holi in Sikh&#8217;s sanctified city Anandpur Sahib is really quite different. Regardless of the country celebrating Holi with colors, the Holi of Punjab is additionally renowned for signifying pseudo fights, an exhibition of weapons, presentations, soldierly skills, saddle-less horse-riding, tent fastening, and standing stiff on two fast-moving horses, etc performed by the daredevils of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/punjab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Punjab<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a perfect place for action lovers. This event is known as Hola Mohalla, Hola is a masculine form of Holi while Mohalla represents an organized procession like an army march. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was started by Sri Guru Gobind Sahib in 1701. It is a three-day-long fair. Hola Mohalla is not just about mock battles or weapons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It includes literature mastery, poetry competitions, music, and lots of Bhangra (folk dance of Punjab). Free langar is also organized by the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hola Mohalla Dates:<\/strong> 4 March 2026 \u2013 6 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hola Mohalla Festival Location:<\/strong> Shri Anandpur Sahib, Punjab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-phakuwah-in-assam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Phakuwah_in_Assam\"><\/span>2. Phakuwah in Assam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/holi-celebration.jpg\" alt=\"people enjoying holi\" class=\"wp-image-10922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/holi-celebration.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/holi-celebration-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/holi-celebration-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/holi-celebration-286x200.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/holi-celebration-607x425.jpg 607w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/holi-celebration-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assamese call Holi as&nbsp;Phagwah&nbsp;which is celebrated with a lot of joy and excitement for 2 days. On the 1st&nbsp;day in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/assam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assam<\/a>, mud huts are burnt representing the fable of&nbsp;Holika Dahan. On the 2nd day, the natives celebrate with colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phankuwah Assam Dates:<\/strong>  3 March 2026 \u2013 4 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-lathmar-holi-in-barsana-uttar-pradesh\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Lathmar_Holi_in_Barsana_Uttar_Pradesh\"><\/span>3. Lathmar Holi in Barsana (Uttar Pradesh)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-471 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/lathmar-holi.jpg\" alt=\"Lathmar-Holi-Barsana-Uttar-Pradesh\" class=\"wp-image-471\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/lathmar-holi.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/lathmar-holi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/lathmar-holi-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/lathmar-holi-301x200.jpg 301w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/lathmar-holi-639x425.jpg 639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barsana Holi is famous because of the Hindu gods Krishna and Radha. According to folklore, Lord Krishna visited his beloved Radha\u2019s village \u2018Barsana\u2019, and tried to tease Radha and other Gopis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In return, Radha and her friends got offended by such gestures of Shri Krishna and drove him out of the village using bamboo sticks. Today also this tradition is followed during the Holi festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-mathura-gokul-vrindavan-3591\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 15 Must-See Tourist Places to Visit in Mathura &amp; Vrindavan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-lathmar-holi-is-celebrated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Lathmar_Holi_is_Celebrated\"><\/span>How Lathmar Holi is Celebrated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Men from Nandgaon (village of lord Krishna) visit Barsana to play Holi with girls of Barsana and hoist their flag over Shri Radha&#8217;s temple while girls and women are ready to greet them with sticks (lathi) and if by chance any men are caught by them, gets good thrashing and are dressed in female attire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lathmar Holi celebration starts a week before Holi, where people dance, sing, engross themselves in color, and drink lots of thandai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Also Read:<\/em><\/strong> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/barsana-holi-festival-lathmar-holi-date-guide-16730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barsana Lathmar Holi 2026: Dates, Timings, Story, Travel Guide &amp; Safety Tips<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lathmar Holi 2026 Dates:<\/strong> February 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lathmar Holi Festival Location:<\/strong> Barsana, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/uttar-pradesh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uttar Pradesh<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-modern-holi-in-delhi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Modern_Holi_in_Delhi\"><\/span>4. Modern Holi in Delhi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/group-of-people-playing-holi.jpg\" alt=\"People playing with colors\" class=\"wp-image-10924\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/group-of-people-playing-holi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/group-of-people-playing-holi-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/group-of-people-playing-holi-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/group-of-people-playing-holi-286x200.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/group-of-people-playing-holi-607x425.jpg 607w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/group-of-people-playing-holi-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holi of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delhi<\/a> is full of modern tastes from loud music to DJs and EDM, from Desi finger-licking food to videshi lip-smacking cuisines, from Punjabi lassi to bhang thandai, and undeniably a lot of colors. Many parties are organized for the Holi celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> March 3, 2026 &#8211; March 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-hampi-south-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hampi_South_India\"><\/span>5. Hampi, South India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hampi is one of the popular backpacker destinations for foreign as well as Indian tourists. Hampi is among the&nbsp;world <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-india-138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heritage sites in India<\/a>, also renowned for celebrating the enthusiastic Holi festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holi is primarily a North Indian festival so don\u2019t expect many people to celebrate Holi in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-south-india-9120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">south India<\/a>. Here, Holi\u2019s importance is limited to religious aspects except&nbsp;for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/hampi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hampi<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hampi-holi-celebration-2026-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"hampi-holi-celebration-2026\" class=\"wp-image-16700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hampi-holi-celebration-2026-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hampi-holi-celebration-2026-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hampi-holi-celebration-2026-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hampi-holi-celebration-2026-1-638x425.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hampi-holi-celebration-2026-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hampi-holi-celebration-2026-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This town is located in Karnataka and during Holi, the whole town celebrates with drumming &amp; dancing and later slowly moves towards the river to wash all the colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also spot many foreigners painted in colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> 4 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Hampi, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/karnataka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karnataka<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-khadi-holi-kumaon-region-uttarakhand\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Khadi_Holi_Kumaon_Region_Uttarakhand\"><\/span>6. Khadi Holi | Kumaon Region, Uttarakhand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kumaon-holi-festival-2026.jpg\" alt=\"kumaon-holi-festival-2026\" class=\"wp-image-16690\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4285714285714286;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kumaon-holi-festival-2026.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kumaon-holi-festival-2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kumaon-holi-festival-2026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kumaon-holi-festival-2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kumaon-holi-festival-2026-638x425.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/kumaon-holi-festival-2026-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Kumaon, Holi rituals continue for around two months and are celebrated in a very different way. There are three forms of Holi celebrations in the Kumaon region, Baithiki Holi,&nbsp;Khadi Holi,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mahila Holi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baithiki Holi is customarily a melodic get-together in a different form while for Khari Holi festivity; locals wear old clothes, sing&nbsp;Khari&nbsp;songs and have group dances on the tune of Dhol and drums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They move in groups and meet the people who pass over. Mahila Holi is similar to Baithki Holi, the only difference is that it comprises only ladies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> 3th March 2026 \u2013 4th March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kumaon, Uttarakhand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-rang-panchami-in-maharashtra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Rang_Panchami_in_Maharashtra\"><\/span>7. Rang Panchami in Maharashtra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/people-playing-with-holi-colors.jpg\" alt=\"people celebrate holi\" class=\"wp-image-10926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/people-playing-with-holi-colors.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/people-playing-with-holi-colors-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/people-playing-with-holi-colors-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/people-playing-with-holi-colors-286x200.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/people-playing-with-holi-colors-607x425.jpg 607w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/people-playing-with-holi-colors-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People play with colors on the 5th day post-Holika Dahan,&nbsp;which is known as Rang Panchami.&nbsp;A huge procession of people covered in colors can be seen singing and dancing together and celebrating Rang Panchami which is also known as Holi Krishna or Shimga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> People in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/maharashtra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maharashtra<\/a> are quite enthusiastic about Holi. On the special occasion of Holi, Pooran Poli- a special dish of Maharashtra is prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> March 8, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-manjal-kuli-in-kerala\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Manjal_Kuli_in_Kerala\"><\/span>8. Manjal Kuli in Kerala<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is celebrated in the Konkani temple of Gosripuram, Thirumala with the name Manjal Kuli. Gulal is mostly used here for playing with colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> 4th March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-mathura-vrindavan-in-uttar-pradesh\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Mathura_Vrindavan_in_Uttar_Pradesh\"><\/span>9. Mathura &amp; Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mathura-holi-celebration-2026-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"mathura-holi-celebration-2026\" class=\"wp-image-16697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mathura-holi-celebration-2026-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mathura-holi-celebration-2026-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mathura-holi-celebration-2026-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mathura-holi-celebration-2026-1-638x425.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mathura-holi-celebration-2026-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mathura-holi-celebration-2026-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every Indian aims to visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/mathura\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mathura<\/a>&nbsp;&amp; Vrindavan once in a lifetime during the Holi festival. The&nbsp;Banke-Bihari Temple&nbsp;in&nbsp;Vrindavan is a place to relish the celebrations as it hosts a week-long Holi party here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On these days, Bihariji is dolled up in white clothes and is moved further closer to his disciples to play&nbsp;Holi. Vrindavan Holi is frolicked with colored water and&nbsp;gulal, a form of color made using natural ingredients like flowers and&nbsp;Kesar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While in Mathura one can witness, the best sight of holi through Dwarkadheesh temple. A colorful parade with dhols and drums begins from the temple to the river and is marked at the holi gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why It\u2019s Special:<\/strong><br>Mathura and Vrindavan are considered the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Holi here is world-famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lathmar Holi:<\/strong><br>In Barsana and Nandgaon, women playfully hit men with sticks. It is called&nbsp;<strong>Lathmar Holi<\/strong>. It is fun, traditional, and very energetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Also Read<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-in-mathura-2026-dates-guide-16708\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mathura Vrindavan Holi 2026: Dates, Timings, Must-See Events &amp; Travel Guide<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Feb 25, 2026 &#8211; Mar 05, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-phaguwa-in-bihar\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Phaguwa_in_Bihar\"><\/span>10. Phaguwa in Bihar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/playing-holi.jpg\" alt=\"people celebrate holi in bihar\" class=\"wp-image-10927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/playing-holi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/playing-holi-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/playing-holi-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/playing-holi-286x200.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/playing-holi-607x425.jpg 607w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/playing-holi-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is essential to burn the Holika before playing Holi. Post which, Holi is played with traditional songs, water, and crushed colors derived from usual sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> 4th March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-dol-purnima-in-west-bengal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Dol_Purnima_in_West_Bengal\"><\/span>11. Dol Purnima in West Bengal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized wp-image-473 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/chhau-dance.jpg\" alt=\"Dol Purnima Event in West Bengal\" class=\"wp-image-473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/chhau-dance.jpg 875w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/chhau-dance-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/chhau-dance-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/chhau-dance-638x425.jpg 638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holi is celebrated here by playing with colored powder and seeing the Chhau Dance. You can enjoy the variety of folk art in the Purulia district of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/west-bengal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">West Bengal<\/a> during Holi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pack your bags and enjoy Darbari Jhumur, Natua dance, and songs of West Bengal\u2019s wandering Baul musicians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival is organized by the villagers and accommodation is also provided in cottages and tents for tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> 3th March 2026 \u2013 4th March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-basant-utsav-in-shantiniketan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Basant_Utsav_in_Shantiniketan\"><\/span>12. Basant Utsav in Shantiniketan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Basant-Utsav-in-Shantiniketan.jpg\" alt=\"Basant Utsav in Shantiniketan\" class=\"wp-image-10928\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Basant-Utsav-in-Shantiniketan.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Basant-Utsav-in-Shantiniketan-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Basant-Utsav-in-Shantiniketan-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Basant-Utsav-in-Shantiniketan-345x194.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Basant-Utsav-in-Shantiniketan-756x425.jpg 756w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Basant-Utsav-in-Shantiniketan-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/prssat\/photos\/pcb.136446781192764\/136446391192803\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Taahan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rabindranath Tagore hosted Basant Utsav in Shantiniketan, Birbhum. During Basant Utsav, the students of this campus attired themselves in yellow-shaded clothes. The sight of all these youths festooned in such cheerful colored dresses is certainly attractive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cultural program that they erect is simply superb. The function of two days is very pleasurable and offers the students a great break to divulge their capabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basant Utsav is considered an important part of Bengali heritage and is joined by large numbers of tourists at Shantiniketan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> 3th March 2026 \u2013 4th March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-shigmotsav-in-goa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Shigmotsav_in_Goa\"><\/span>13. Shigmotsav in Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shigmo.jpg\" alt=\"Shigmotsav-in-Goa\" class=\"wp-image-4820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shigmo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shigmo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shigmo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Shigmo-638x425.jpg 638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goa.gov.in\/portfolio_page\/shigmotsav\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Government of Goa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is one of the main festivals of Hindus. This Fourteen-day long festival is celebrated with a lot of joy and fervor. It is a fusion of Holi and Carnival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main attraction of 14 days festival is the marvelous procession of street dancers, traditional and folk, and troops depicting scenes from mythology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/goa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goa<\/a> it\u2019s never too late to the party and so is the case with Shigmo Parade which goes on till late with loud cheers, dancing, and playing music. On the last day, everyone is painted with the Gulal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the beaches of Goa turn colorful, rejoicing this festival with scores of exhilaration. Foreigners in Goa also find this festival quite mesmerizing and playful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Shigmo_Celebration\"><\/span><strong>Types of Shigmo Celebration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are mainly two types of Shigmo celebrations in Goa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dhakto_Shigmo\"><\/span><strong>Dhakto Shigmo<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dhakto Shigmo is celebrated mainly in villages and rural areas. It focuses more on traditional rituals, temple ceremonies, and folk dances performed by local communities. The atmosphere is simple, spiritual, and deeply connected to Goan traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vhadlo_Shigmo\"><\/span><strong>Vhadlo Shigmo<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vhadlo Shigmo, on the other hand, is the larger public celebration held in towns and cities like Panaji and Margao. This type includes grand street parades, colourful floats, cultural performances, and participation from various groups. It is more vibrant and attracts a large number of tourists. Both types together show the true spirit of Shigmotsav in Goa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/shigmo-festival-goa-16792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shigmo Festival in Goa 2026: Dates, Parade Schedule, Timings &amp; Complete Travel Guide<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> March 5 to March 18, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-royal-holi-in-udaipur\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Udaipur_Rajasthan_Royal_Holi_Experience\"><\/span>14. Udaipur (Rajasthan): Royal Holi Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/cities\/places-to-visit-in-udaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Udaipur<\/a>, also known as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/city-palace-udaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City of Lakes<\/a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/rajasthan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rajasthan<\/a><\/strong>, celebrates Holi in royal style. The Mewar royal family hosts a grand&nbsp;<strong>Holika Dahan ceremony<\/strong>&nbsp;at the City Palace. A traditional procession with decorated horses and cultural performances is organised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This festivity is executed at an outstanding level by Udaipur\u2019s Mewar imperial family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/udaipur-Holi-celebration-2026-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"udaipur-Holi-celebration-2026\" class=\"wp-image-16763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/udaipur-Holi-celebration-2026-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/udaipur-Holi-celebration-2026-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/udaipur-Holi-celebration-2026-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/udaipur-Holi-celebration-2026-1-1-638x425.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/udaipur-Holi-celebration-2026-1-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/udaipur-Holi-celebration-2026-1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire city celebrates with colours the next day. The lakes and palaces make the atmosphere even more beautiful. It is one of the safest and most organised Holi celebrations in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates: <\/strong>March 3, 2026 &amp; March 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Pushkar_Rajasthan_Party-Style_Holi\"><\/span>15. Pushkar (Rajasthan): Party-Style Holi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/pushkar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pushkar<\/a>&nbsp;is a spiritual town in&nbsp;<strong>Rajasthan<\/strong>, but during Holi it turns into a colourful party hub. The main celebration happens near&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/pushkar-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pushkar Lake<\/a>&nbsp;and the market area. DJs, dance music, and colour throwing make it very energetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pushkar-holi-festival-in-rajasthan-2026-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"pushkar-holi-festival-in-rajasthan-2026\" class=\"wp-image-16701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pushkar-holi-festival-in-rajasthan-2026-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pushkar-holi-festival-in-rajasthan-2026-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pushkar-holi-festival-in-rajasthan-2026-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pushkar-holi-festival-in-rajasthan-2026-1-638x425.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pushkar-holi-festival-in-rajasthan-2026-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pushkar-holi-festival-in-rajasthan-2026-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Indian and foreign tourists join the celebration in large numbers. Hotels and cafes also organize private Holi parties. If you enjoy vibrant crowds and festive energy, Pushkar is one of the best places for the Best Holi Festival 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Gopeshwar_Uttarakhand_Quiet_Traditional\"><\/span>16. Gopeshwar (Uttarakhand): Quiet &amp; Traditional<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gopeshwar is a quiet town in&nbsp;<strong>Chamoli district, Uttarakhand<\/strong>. Holi is celebrated near the ancient Gopinath Temple with traditional rituals. The celebration is simple and community-based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gopeshwar-holi-celebration-2026-2-1024x749.jpg\" alt=\"gopeshwar-holi-celebration-2026\" class=\"wp-image-16731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gopeshwar-holi-celebration-2026-2-1024x749.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gopeshwar-holi-celebration-2026-2-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gopeshwar-holi-celebration-2026-2-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gopeshwar-holi-celebration-2026-2-273x200.jpg 273w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gopeshwar-holi-celebration-2026-2-581x425.jpg 581w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gopeshwar-holi-celebration-2026-2-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gopeshwar-holi-celebration-2026-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are fewer tourists and very minimal crowd. Locals sing devotional songs and apply colours respectfully. If you prefer a peaceful and spiritual Holi Festival 2026 celebration, Gopeshwar is a perfect choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Also read<\/em><\/strong>:&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">27 Best Tourist Places &amp; Famous Ghats in Varanasi \u2013 Complete Travel Guide 2026<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Sangla_Himachal_Pradesh_Holi_in_the_Mountains\"><\/span>18. Sangla (Himachal Pradesh): Holi in the Mountains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sangla is a small and beautiful village located in&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/kinnaur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kinnaur<\/a>&nbsp;district of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/himachal-pradesh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Himachal Pradesh<\/a><\/strong>. Holi here is peaceful and very different from big city celebrations. Instead of loud music and heavy crowds, you will see bonfires, local folk songs, and traditional dancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sangla-holi-himachal-2026-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"sangla-holi-himachal-2026\" class=\"wp-image-16698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sangla-holi-himachal-2026-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sangla-holi-himachal-2026-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sangla-holi-himachal-2026-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sangla-holi-himachal-2026-1-638x425.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sangla-holi-himachal-2026-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/sangla-holi-himachal-2026-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snow-covered mountains create a magical background during the festival. The celebration is simple but full of warmth and local culture. It is perfect for travellers who want a calm and scenic Holi experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-elephant-festival-of-jaipur\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Elephant_festival_of_Jaipur\"><\/span>17. Elephant festival of Jaipur<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Elephant-festival-of-Jaipur.jpg\" alt=\"Elephant festival of Jaipur\" class=\"wp-image-10929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Elephant-festival-of-Jaipur.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Elephant-festival-of-Jaipur-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Elephant-festival-of-Jaipur-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Elephant-festival-of-Jaipur-295x200.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Elephant-festival-of-Jaipur-626x425.jpg 626w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Elephant-festival-of-Jaipur-150x102.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tadkaRajasthani\/status\/1173713204628905987\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">rajasthantadka<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holi is an extraordinary affair in the Pink city, Jaipur. On this occasion, the elephant festival is organized annually by Rajasthan tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival kick starts with a grand and magnificent procession of royal elephants painted with different shades of colors, decorated and embellished with heavy silver ornaments and embroidered clothes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They enter the polo ground with their mahouts, thumping to the sound of nagadas and loud blows of bankiya (a musical instrument). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Various competitions are held among elephants such as tug of war, Elephant beauty contests, elephant polo, and an elephant race. Horses and camels are also present on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> 21 Nov, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-yaosang-in-manipur\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Yaosang_in_Manipur\"><\/span>18. Yaosang in Manipur<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone wp-image-471\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yaosang-manipur-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Yaosang-in-Manipur\" class=\"wp-image-15011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yaosang-manipur-scaled-1.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yaosang-manipur-scaled-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yaosang-manipur-scaled-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yaosang-manipur-scaled-1-301x200.jpg 301w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yaosang-manipur-scaled-1-640x425.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yaosang-manipur-scaled-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yaosang festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is celebrated here for six days. It begins on the day of the full moon and is eminent among Hindu and native societies. The best part of the fiesta is the&nbsp;Thabal chongba, a Manipuri folk dance that is executed during this festival. To swell to the civilizations and uphold consistency, the Hindus of Manipur play this festival with colors as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> 2 Mar, 2026 \u2013 3 Mar, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Holi is to be celebrated in India this year, March 3, 2026 &amp; March 4, 2026. <\/strong>This year Holi is coming on Sunday and Dhuleti on Monday so, you can have a long weekend at this festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can plan from now, which state and what kind of Holi you would like to play with your loved ones. Also, avoid using chemically treated colors as they harm your skin leaving behind side effects. Use naturally made colors from&nbsp;<strong>Palash ke Phool<\/strong>&nbsp;and enjoy this festival without wasting much water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-5-food-dishes-to-enjoy-during-holi-dhuleti-festival\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_5_Food_Dishes_to_Enjoy_During_Holi_Dhuleti_Festival\"><\/span>Top 5 Food Dishes to Enjoy During Holi \/ Dhuleti Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can we celebrate a festival without food!! Holi is no exception, you can enjoy a variety of snacks and sweets on the day of Dhuleti. We have mentioned a few popular dishes to try on this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gujiya\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gujiya\"><\/span>Gujiya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gujiya.jpeg\" alt=\"Gujiya\" class=\"wp-image-4823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gujiya.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gujiya-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gujiya-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Gujiya-637x425.jpeg 637w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gujiya is basically a Rajasthani snack made of Maida or Flour and filled with khoya and dry fruit mixture. You just can\u2019t miss tasting this dish during the Holi festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phirni\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phirni\"><\/span>Phirni<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Phirni.jpg\" alt=\"Phirni\" class=\"wp-image-4824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Phirni.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Phirni-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Phirni-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Phirni-325x200.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Phirni-690x425.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phirni is delicious Punjabi-style milk and rice which makes it a sweet dessert and is served in clay containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"crisp-snacks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crisp_Snacks\"><\/span>Crisp Snacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/crisp-snacks.jpg\" alt=\"Crisp Snacks\" class=\"wp-image-4825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/crisp-snacks.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/crisp-snacks-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/crisp-snacks-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/crisp-snacks-302x200.jpg 302w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/crisp-snacks-643x425.jpg 643w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People enjoy different crisp snacks in their states during Holi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bhaang-thandai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bhaang_Thandai\"><\/span>Bhaang &amp; Thandai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-make-bhang-2-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bhaang &amp; Thandai\" class=\"wp-image-4826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-make-bhang-2-scaled-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-make-bhang-2-scaled-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-make-bhang-2-scaled-1-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-make-bhang-2-scaled-1-345x182.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/How-to-make-bhang-2-scaled-1-770x405.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/sensiseeds.com\/en\/blog\/recipe\/how-to-make-bhang-ki-thandai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sensi seeds<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently during&nbsp;the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-celebrate-mahashivratri-festival-in-india-429\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mahashivratri festival<\/a>&nbsp;people might have enjoyed Bhaang so get ready to taste it once more during Holi. Bhaang is an intoxicating&nbsp;drink during this festival. Apart from Bhaang people also enjoys Ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chaat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chaat\"><\/span>Chaat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Best-places-for-chaat-in-Ahmedabad.jpg\" alt=\"Chaat\" class=\"wp-image-4827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Best-places-for-chaat-in-Ahmedabad.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Best-places-for-chaat-in-Ahmedabad-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Best-places-for-chaat-in-Ahmedabad-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Best-places-for-chaat-in-Ahmedabad-320x200.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Best-places-for-chaat-in-Ahmedabad-680x425.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hungrito.com\/9-best-places-for-chaat-in-ahmedabad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hungrito<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gol Gappe, Bhalla Chat, Bhel Puri, Dahi Puri, Sev Puri, and several more dishes can be enjoyed during Holi Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-bollywood-hindi-songs-to-play-on-holi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Bollywood_Hindi_Songs_to_Play_on_Holi\"><\/span>Top Bollywood Hindi Songs to Play on Holi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holi celebration is an integral part of Bollywood movies and the famous dialogue from the movie Sholey, \u201cHoli Kab hai\u2026Kab hai holi?\u201d is the best example of it. Here are a few most famous Hindi songs depicting the importance of the Holi festival and the celebration in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Music is the most important thing in India. Bollywood has every type of song to play on various occasions and festivals. Party people always prepare their playlists just before the festival. This playlist includes all the famous Holi songs from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/bollywood-film-shooting-locations-7376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bollywood movies<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are also preparing for the same then here are some popular songs to add to your playlist. Some famous Bollywood songs are Rang Barse, Balam Pichkari, Holi ke Din,&nbsp;and Holi Khele Raghuveera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-rang-barse-silsila\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rang_Barse_%E2%80%93_SilSila\"><\/span>1. Rang Barse &#8211; SilSila<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Rang Barse Song | Holi Song | Silsila | Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Sanjeev, Jaya | \u0930\u0902\u0917 \u092c\u0930\u0938\u0947 | \u0939\u094b\u0932\u0940 \u0917\u0940\u0924\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jf92MOkrbEw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-balam-pichkari-yeh-jawani-hai-deewani\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Balam_Pichkari_%E2%80%93_Yeh_Jawani_Hai_Deewani\"><\/span>2. Balam Pichkari &#8211; Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Balam Pichkari (Full Video) | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Pritam | Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika | Holi Song\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0WtRNGubWGA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-holi-ke-din-sholay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Holi_Ke_Din_%E2%80%93_Sholay\"><\/span>3. Holi Ke Din &#8211; Sholay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Holi Ke Din Dil Khil Jate Hain | Holi Song 2023 | Holi Song Hindi | Holi Ke Purane Gane #holi2023\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SSy6HxsXILo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-holi-khele-raghuveera-baghban\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Holi_Khele_Raghuveera_%E2%80%93_Baghban\"><\/span>4. Holi Khele Raghuveera &#8211; Baghban<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Hori Khele Raghuveera - Holi Song | Full Video | Baghban | Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini | T-Series\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/87FYp3YLEBM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-are-ja-re-hat-natkhat-navrang\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Are_Ja_Re_Hat_Natkhat_%E2%80%93_Navrang\"><\/span>5. Are Ja Re Hat Natkhat &#8211; Navrang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\u0905\u0930\u0947 \u091c\u093e \u0930\u0947 \u0939\u091f \u0928\u091f\u0916\u091f Are Ja Re Hat Natkhat - HD \u0935\u0940\u0921\u093f\u092f\u094b \u0938\u094b\u0902\u0917 - \u091a\u093f\u0924\u0932\u0915\u0930, \u092e\u0939\u0947\u0902\u0926\u094d\u0930 \u0915\u092a\u0942\u0930, \u0906\u0936\u093e \u092d\u094b\u0902\u0938\u0932\u0947\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5JbMjD2IAxA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holi is celebrated in almost all parts of India in one or another way and has a special place in people&#8217;s hearts. Let us know in the comments how you are going to celebrate this Holi festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FAQ&#8217;s:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677825629913\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What is Holi?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Holi is a popular Hindu festival that is celebrated in India and Nepal, as well as in many other parts of the world. It is also known as the &#8220;festival of colors&#8221; or the &#8220;festival of love&#8221;.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677825648558\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. When is Holi celebrated?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Holi is typically celebrated in late February or March, on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Phalguna.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677825669899\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. Why is Holi celebrated?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Holi has several cultural and religious significance. One of the most popular stories associated with Holi is the legend of Prahlad and Holika, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. It is also believed to mark the beginning of spring and the harvest season and is celebrated as a time of renewal and rebirth.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677825698488\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. How is Holi celebrated?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and energy. People play with colored powders and water, sing and dance, and enjoy festive foods and sweets. Many communities also organize public gatherings and parades, with music and dance performances.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1677825719466\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. Is Holi celebrated only in India and Nepal?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, Holi is celebrated in many other parts of the world as well, particularly in countries with significant Hindu populations such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is also celebrated in some western countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, among others.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holi festival is one of the most prominent festivals in India. During Holi, you will see people running and throwing colors at each other and shouting Bura na mano Holi hai!! 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Why is Holi celebrated?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Holi has several cultural and religious significance. One of the most popular stories associated with Holi is the legend of Prahlad and Holika, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. It is also believed to mark the beginning of spring and the harvest season and is celebrated as a time of renewal and rebirth.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464#faq-question-1677825698488","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464#faq-question-1677825698488","name":"4. How is Holi celebrated?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and energy. People play with colored powders and water, sing and dance, and enjoy festive foods and sweets. Many communities also organize public gatherings and parades, with music and dance performances.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464#faq-question-1677825719466","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/holi-festival-celebration-in-india-464#faq-question-1677825719466","name":"5. Is Holi celebrated only in India and Nepal?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No, Holi is celebrated in many other parts of the world as well, particularly in countries with significant Hindu populations such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. 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