Our mind gets elated as soon as we hear the name of Holi. This year Holi, the festival of colours, will be celebrated on 10 March. On this day people greet each other by applying colour to Holi. It is said about Holi that Lord Krishna first played Holi with Radha Rani. At the same time, the Holi of Braj is still famous all over the world. There are different places in the country where Holi is played differently.

Holi of Manipur: -

Different colors of Holi are seen in Manipur. Holi is celebrated in Manipur for 6 days. On the festival of Holi, folk artists perform their skills and are dyed in the colors of Gulal.

Holi of Goa: -

In Goa too, Holi is played in a different style. Holi of Goa is known as Shigmotsav. This Holi is celebrated for two weeks. The biggest feature of this Holi is that in both the festivals and Holi, it is a mixed form of cultures. Here, processions and tableaux are taken out after worshiping the Gods and Goddesses. 

Holi of flowers in Mathura-Vrindavan: -

The tradition of playing Holi with flowers in Mathura is quite popular. This is a very old tradition. Here also Holi is celebrated for a week. Cultural programs are also organized on the occasion of Holi in many parts of the country including Vrindavan. In this Holi, Holi is celebrated with dance, having a floral year. This Holi is played on Ekadashi before Holi.

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