7 Unique Holi Celebrations Across India

Holi is known as the festival of colours and is the most loved festival of India. 

Almost every state of India has a different way of celebrating this festival. 

1. Lathmar Holi, Uttar Pradesh Women armed with lathis hit men who come with shields. 

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2. Phoolon Ki Holi, Vrindavan Phoolon ki holi is more about connecting with Lord Krishna and celebrating devotion.

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3. Hola Mohalla, Punjab This festival is celebrated with mock fights, stunts,, martial arts, music and dance. 

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4. Yaoshang, Manipur Yaoshang is a 5-day festival and on the last two days people play with water and colours. 

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5. Shigmo, Goa Shigmo in Goa is celebrated with a vibrant procession across the streets. 

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6. Basant Utsav, West Bengal People wear yellow clothes and celebrate the festival with cultural programs and smearing colours of each other's face. 

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7. Phagwah, Assam On the first day of this 2-day celebration, clay huts are burnt and people play with colours on the 2nd day.