Unusual Holi Traditions across India
Northern region holi and southern region holi are completely different from each other. Both the regions are having different holi fervor. This alluring diversity for festive celebrations makes India beautiful. But one thing is the same across India that is an exchange of Holi gifts.
So here are some unique holi traditions of India:
If we go to Punjab then this state has a different flavor and way to celebrate the festival. In Punjab, holi is known as Holla Mohalla. This is a three days festival and it is celebrated a day after the holi. There is a day celebrated for holi sweets and honoring the bravery of their Sikh warriors. This celebration is performed by the Nihangs. It includes an extensive display of traditional martial arts which is later followed by music and dancing.
Rang Panchmi is celebrated in Maharashtra and their Holi is known as Rang Panchami or Shimga. Rang panchami celebrations include Holika Dahan. In Holika Dahan people light a firewood pyre on the night before the actual celebrations. In the morning, which is the Rang Panchami day, people celebrate Holi with wet and dry colors and water.
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