Holi and its different celebrations in Rajasthan

Holi has just passed off and the festival of Rang Panchmani is being celebrated in different parts of the country. On this occasion, Shubham Kumawat brings to you different types of Holi which is being played in Rajasthan.

Phoolon ki Holi (Holi with flowers): In Jaipur situated Govind Devji Temple

Kankan mar holi (By hurlig stones): In Jaisalmer and Dungarpur

Bhata Gair in Sanchore district: Bhata Gair, until 2004, took place during Holi under which only those born in Ahor were allowed to participate. In this ritual, people were divided into two teams, which was those consuming alcohol and the other which did not, and they were separated with a fence in between. The aim was to cross the fence, and the team who crossed the fence wins. The ceremony was ended by the administration due to its dangerous nature.

Angaron ki Holi (Holi on Embers) in Lalsot Dausa and Kekri: People walk on embers on Holi believing that their problems will be solved.

Doodh and Dahi Holi- (Holi with Milk and curd): This kind of Holi is played in renowned Nathdwara temple situated near Udaipur.

Ravji hi Holi (Mandore): People dance while walking with colours being spread all around.

Gobar Kandon ki Holi (Holi with Cowdung) in Dungarpur: In this holi, people throw cowdung on each other.

Ghota Gair holi in Bhinmal (Jalore): This Holi is played since the era of kings and queens where mammoth processions are taken out while spreading colours.

Kapda Faad Holi: This kind of Holi is being played in Pushkar situated in Ajmer district where foreign tourists and local residents enjoy alot while playing Holi. Basically there is party which starts in the morning where people dance to music and at times tear the clothes.

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