Holi is one of the most widely celebrated of all Hindu festivals.The scope of this festival is such that it has acquired many regional flavours throughout the length and breadth of the country. Some of these are,
Dulandi Holi
Holi has this name in the state of Haryana. The festival here highlights the relationship between bhabhi - the brothers wife and devar - husband's younger brother. Besides, there is also a tradition of breaking the pot of buttermilk hung high in the street by forming a human pyramid.
Rangpanchami
People of Maharashtra commonly know this festival of colours by the name of Rangpanchami as the play of colours is reserved for the fifth day here. The festival is particularly popular amongst fisher folk.
Basant Utsav
Vasant/Basant Utsav is celebrated in West Bengal in a very graceful manner. The tradition of Vasantotsav was started by poet and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore at Shantiniketan (the university).
Dol Purnima
Holi is also known by the name of Dol Purnima, Dol Jatra or the Swing Festival in West Bengal. It involves colourful processions of the idols of Radha and Krishna and people singing and dancing to devotional songs.
Kaman Pandigai
Kaman Pandigai, Kamavilas and Kama-Dahanam are the name of the Holi celebrations in Tamil Nadu. The basis of Kaman Pandigai is the legendary story of Shiva, Kaamadeva (God of Love), Rati(Kaamadeva's wife) and Parvati (wife of Shiva). Songs are sung on Holi and people offer sandalwood to Kaamadeva, exchange Holi gifts and sweets on this day.
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