In continuation to the last post, here are some more of the regional Holi celebrations across India.
Lathmaar Holi
The birthplace of Krishna and the place where Holi originated has a very interesting version to Holi celebrations. It is basically a play of genders between the men and womenfolk of Barsana and Nandgaon. Men are supposed to throw colours on women and to get a good beating in return.
Hola Mohalla
Hola Mohalla is actually an annual fair that is organised in a large scale at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab on the day following the festival of Holi. A number of durbars are also held where Sri Guru Granth Sahib is present and kirtan and religious lectures take place.
Shimgo
In the Konkan region of our country (Goa and parts of coastal Maharashtra), Holi is known as Shimgo. People play with Holi colours, send Holi gifts and prepare the dish of rich, spicy chicken or mutton curry called shagoti with sweets. Colourful dance drama processions are also carried out in Panjim, the Goan capital.
Phagu Purnima or Phagwa
Another name of Holi is Phagu Purnima. Phagu is a sacred red powder and purnima is the full moon day, on which this festival ends. In some parts of UP and in Bihar, people celebrate this spring festival as Phagwa and Holika Dahan is known as Samvatsar Dahan.
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