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.