Masane ki Holi at Manikarnika Ghat Amidst Protests, Baba Vishwanath Tradition Continues

• Masane ki Holi celebrated at Kashi's Mahashmashan Manikarnika Ghat despite strong protests.
• Tradition linked to Baba Vishwanath, where ashes are scattered amidst burning pyres.
• Tantric Aghoris and Domraja family members participated; administration imposed restrictions to prevent hooliganism.
• Security measures included DJ bans, force deployment, and drone surveillance; only limited individuals played Holi at Masan Nath Temple.
• Kashi Vidwat Parishad and other organizations protested, calling the Holi unscriptural and a ruckus at Lord Shiva's abode.