Holi isn’t just about colors—it’s a festival of traditions, stories, and jaw-dropping celebrations across India!
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00:00Ever heard of a Holi where men get playfully beaten with sticks?
00:07That's Lathmar Holi in Barsana and Nandgaon for you.
00:10Women chase men with lathis while colours fill the air.
00:14It's that time of the year again.
00:16Holi the festival of colours, chaos and unforgettable memories.
00:20But did you know that Holi isn't celebrated the same way everywhere?
00:23India's Holi is full of surprises.
00:29The birthplace of Lord Krishna turns into a Holi paradise.
00:32From the mesmerising Phoolo Ki Holi at Baake Bihari temple to the grand processions at
00:37Dwarkateesh temple, it's a week-long festival straight out of mythology.
00:45Rabindranath Tagore gave Holi an artistic twist here.
00:48Think cultural performances, traditional songs and a festival soaked in poetry and colours.
00:56Forget colour fights.
00:58This is Warrior Holi, in Anandpur Sahib, Sikhs celebrate with martial arts, horse-riding
01:03and thrilling battle reenactments.
01:08Ever seen kings celebrate Holi?
01:10The royal family of Mewar leads a grand Holi ka Dahan followed by traditional folk dances
01:15and fireworks.
01:20Holi with elephants?
01:21Yes, Jaipur hosts a unique event featuring elephant polo, tug of war and an explosion
01:26of colours.
01:31Unlike colour-throwing Holi, Sangla Holi in Kinnaur is celebrated with folk dances, singing
01:36and rituals influenced by both Hindu and Tibetan traditions.
01:43A six-day-long Holi festival blending Manipuri folk traditions, sports and cultural performances
01:48celebrated in temples and community spaces.
01:54Goa turns into a carnival.
01:56With street parades, folk performances and bursts of colour, Shingmo is a mix of culture
02:01and celebration.
02:04While most of India plays Holi with colours, Varanasi celebrates a unique version called
02:11Masaan Holi where devotees play Holi with pyre ashes instead of colours.
02:16This tradition is linked to Lord Shiva and the concept of life and death.
02:19But before you pack your bags, hold on.
02:22Is travelling during Holi really the best idea?
02:25Trains, packed, flights overbooked, roads gridlocked, travelling during Holi can be
02:31a nightmare.
02:32Large crowds can be overwhelming and incidents of pickpocketing and harassment spike during
02:36festivals.
02:38From intoxicated revellers to reckless driving, Holi sees a sharp rise in accidents every
02:42year.
02:43Many street celebrations use harmful synthetic colours that can cause skin and eye irritation.
02:49Holi is meant to be enjoyed but safely.
02:51If you're celebrating, stick to door locations, use organic colours and be mindful of others.
02:57And if you're thinking about travelling, maybe staying put and enjoying Holi at home
03:01is the better choice.
03:03Because no festival is fun if it puts you at risk.
03:06Stay safe, play smart and let the colours of Holi bring joy, not trouble.