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Beyond Colors: Unveiling India's Unique Holi Traditions

Lathmar Holi Festival in Nandgaon India. Credits/Pexels

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Firstpost•02-03-2026, 10:00

Beyond Colors: Unveiling India's Unique Holi Traditions

•Lathmar Holi in Barsana: Women playfully beat men with sticks, re-enacting Krishna legends, focusing on storytelling.
•Basanta Utsav in Shantiniketan: Rabindranath Tagore's spring festival with students in yellow, Rabindra Sangeet, and classical dances.
•Yaoshang in Manipur: Six-day festival blending Holi with indigenous customs, sports, dances, and community fundraising.
•Shigmo in Goa: Folk festival with elaborate parades, drum performances, and mythological tableaux, celebrating spring and good.
•Hola Mohalla in Punjab: Founded by Guru Gobind Singh, emphasizes martial skills, mock battles, and weaponry by Nihang Sikhs.

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