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Rajasthan's Unique Holi: Bhilwara Crematorium Celebrates with Pyre Ash

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News18•27-02-2026, 14:47

Rajasthan's Unique Holi: Bhilwara Crematorium Celebrates with Pyre Ash

•In Bhilwara, Rajasthan, a unique Holi is celebrated at a crematorium using pyre ash, similar to Kashi Vishwanath Manikarnika Ghat.
•For 16 years, the Masaniya Bhairav Nath Temple has hosted this midnight ash Holi, defying the fear associated with crematoriums.
•A procession for Bhairav Nath takes place at midnight, with devotees showering pyre ash like colors.
•Devotees from Bhilwara and surrounding districts participate, believing Baba Bhairav Nath fulfills wishes.
•This tradition, also observed at Panchmukhi Mokshdham, is a rare confluence of faith and devotion, distinct from other Holi customs.

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