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Upper Himalayas' Unique Holi: No Colors, Just Red Tilak & Ancient Tradition

केवल तिलक लगाकर मनाई जाती अपर हिमालय में होली<br>

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News18•03-03-2026, 20:48

Upper Himalayas' Unique Holi: No Colors, Just Red Tilak & Ancient Tradition

•Holi in the Upper Himalayas (Pithoragarh) is unique, focusing on faith and tradition, not colors or loud music.
•Celebrated by applying a red tilak, a centuries-old custom, believed to be dear to deities.
•Villagers wake early, pray at the temple for prosperity, then exchange greetings with a red tilak.
•Elder Dhan Singh Dhami emphasizes relationships and tradition over colors, reflecting true happiness.
•The new generation actively preserves this simple, devotional, and culturally rich celebration.

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