On the first evening of Holi, rituals and celebrations take place around a bonfire. The legend that some believe inspires this tradition centres around two demon siblings, Holika and Hiranyakashipu.

Holi is a two-day festival, it is on the second day that people gather to throw brightly coloured powder on each other. The coloured powder is called gulal. It is believed that this tradition came ...

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Yellow is one of the most popular colors thrown during Holi. Called gulal, the fine powder is made from a mixture of starch and dyes. One factory in India, Radha Kishan Color World, produces 2,000 ...

It was a special 'Holi' as the hundred years old orthodox traditions started fading away amidst rainbow colours , innocent smiles and laughters. "Padam Bhushan Bindeshwar Pathak managed to get ...

A special highlight ahead of the Mahakumbh was the Aghori dance and the mesmerizing celebration of Masan Holi, which took place on Saturday.

In a unique and vibrant display of tradition, a group of Aghori artists performed a special 'Masaan Holi' during a procession ...

In a unique and vibrant display of tradition a group of Aghori artists performed a special Masaan Holi during a procession in ...

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 10 (ANI): In a unique and vibrant display of tradition, a group of Aghori artists performed a special 'Masaan Holi' during a procession in Prayagraj ...