Mahadev as Groom, Kashi Devotees as Baraatis: Shiv Nagari Drenched in Colors on Rangbhari Ekadashi

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Kashi Drenched in Colors: Mahadev's Wedding Procession on Rangbhari Ekadashi

काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर में खूब उड़े गुलाल

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News18•27-02-2026, 19:22

Kashi Drenched in Colors: Mahadev's Wedding Procession on Rangbhari Ekadashi

•Kashi celebrated Rangbhari Ekadashi with Mahadev as the groom and residents as the wedding procession, marking the start of Holi.
•Baba Vishwanath and Mata Gaura played Holi with Braj colors, joined by Bal-Gopal and Gopis, for Mata Gaura's Gauna ritual.
•The tradition involves Baba taking Mata Gaura for her Gauna after their Mahashivratri wedding, with devotees playing enthusiastic Holi.
•The city resonated with 'Har Har Mahadev' as the palanquin procession moved through streets, showered with gulal and flowers.
•Special arrangements for gulal, Banarasi Thandai for devotees, and the upcoming 'Chita Bhasm' Holi at Manikarnika Ghat were highlights.

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