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Rang Barse! Holi hai! Buckle up because Holi<\/strong><\/a> is around the corner, celebrated in different states of India. India<\/a><\/strong> gears up with colours and fun every year during this time to celebrate Holi. Nothing can get better than the soothing weather of Spring with the smell of flowers in the rangoli colours<\/a><\/strong>. From small children to elderly people in the family<\/a><\/strong>, every person of every age group comes alive during this festival of colours. However, every other state has their own variant of celebrating this beautiful traditional festival. This year Holi will be celebrated on 14 March 2025- 15 March 2025. Read on to get a touch of Holi in your soul, knowing how Holi in different states of India!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: Quiz on Holi: <\/strong>25 Holi GK Quiz Questions with Answers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Story of Holi Celebration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This festival was originally a celebration of good over evil. As it follows Hindu traditional manuscripts, Holi is a celebration of the reincarnations of Vishnu and his fight against evil. In some states of India, there has been a culture of burning large pyres of fire to celebrate Vishnu killing Holika to save Prahlada, his dedicated worshipper. Again, in some states, it is the celebration of Krishna colouring Radha, his beloved, with natural colours to remove the insecurity of race. Thus, in a beautiful way, it can be said that Holi removes social barriers between humans. What can be a better celebration for the world that is getting educated to fight the evils of society?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: Paragraph on Holi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Holi In Different States of India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This kaleidoscopic celebration called Holi finds its way into the hearts of all states of India and touches all religions. Every region has its own name for this festival, though nationally it is marked as Holi. We will describe below how different states celebrate this auspicious tradition in the most amazing ways!<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Holi of Uttar Pradesh: Lathmar Holi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The deity Krishna used to barge into the village of Radha, Barsana, every Holi and create an enjoyable ruckus with his friends. The women used to attack these pranksters with sticks called lathis, to scare them away. Krishna and his friends used to keep smearing the ladies with colours and making fun in the most beautiful way. Thus, by tradition, the villagers of Nandgaon visit Barsana to keep the tradition alive. The women come out with lathis to scare them away in the mood of fun and frolic while the men throw water and colours at them. Today, the ruckus is even bigger when the men also throw mud and water balloons to keep heightening the fun. There is also a host of other activities like music, dance and traditional food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: Top Makeup Ideas for Holi 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Holi of Haryana: Dhulandi Holi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Krishna and Radha\u2019s bond was very different from the general relations that we see today. Krishna loved Radha but was not her husband. She was a sister-in-law to Krishna but their bond was eternally made in heaven. Thus, to celebrate this beautiful bond between the sisters-in-law and the brothers-in-law, Dhulandi Holi is played in Haryana. They celebrate the notorious pranks that a brother-in-law might play on the sister-in-law. While it is fun, it also engages the family members in a mood that is very healthy for the growth of the families. It brings colours, fun and frolic into their lives and fills in relationships with a kaleidoscope of emotions and love.<\/p>\n\n\n

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