Holi Across India: Diverse Celebrations From Lathmar to Hola Mohalla

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News18•03-03-2026, 14:11
Holi Across India: Diverse Celebrations From Lathmar to Hola Mohalla
- •Mathura's Braj region celebrates a week-long Holi symbolizing Krishna and Radha's love with bhajans and colors.
- •Barsana hosts Lathmar Holi, where women playfully hit men with sticks, a unique cultural performance.
- •Punjab's Hola Mohalla showcases Sikh martial arts, horsemanship, and poetry, focusing on strength over colors.
- •West Bengal's Dol Jatra involves carrying Radha and Krishna idols on palanquins, celebrating spring's arrival.
- •Odisha's Dola Purnima features deities on colorful swings, traditional sweets, and cultural programs.
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