From Lathmar to Masan: 8 Unique Holi Celebrations Across India

• India's Holi celebrations vary by state, reflecting local history and artistic expression.
• Hola Mohalla in Punjab features Sikh martial arts and mock battles, a unique twist on Holi.
• Varanasi's Masan Holi uses funeral pyre ash instead of colors, honoring life and death cycles.
• Lathmar Holi in Uttar Pradesh involves women playfully striking men with sticks, rooted in Radha-Krishna tales.
• Basant Utsav in West Bengal's Shantiniketan celebrates spring with poetry, dance, and music, inspired by Rabindranath Tagore.