This Holi, Here’s Why You Should Plan A Trip To Varanasi Over The Long Weekend; Things To Do

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1. Holi Long Weekend

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2. Grand Festivities

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3. Holi In Varanasi

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4. Masan Holi

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5. Ganga Aarti

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6. Sacred Temples

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7. Enjoy Boat Rides

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