What Is 'Masan Holi' That Is Played At Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat?
Masan Holi is linked to Lord Shiva's deep devotion to ghosts, spirits, and aghoris (ascetics who renounce worldly pleasures).
Aghoris and Naga Sadhus celebrate Masane Ki Holi in Varanasi (see pics)
Holi celebrations started in Kashi with Rangbhari Ekadashi, setting the stage for grand festivities at Kashi Vishwanath ...
Aghoris and Naga Sadhus celebrate Masane Ki Holi at Varanasi (see pics)
Holi celebrations started in Kashi with Rangbhari Ekadashi, setting the stage for grand festivities at Kashi Vishwanath ...
I accidentally attended Kumbh Mela: the world's biggest religious gathering
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Devotees, Naga Sadhus play Holi with funeral pyre ashes at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat
Devotees and Naga Sadhus celebrated the unique tradition of playing Holi with funeral ashes amid burning pyres at the ...
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Masan Holi 2025: Devotees play with ashes at Varanasi’s ghats
A Sadhu smeared in 'gulal' celebrates 'Masan Holi' at the Manikarnika Ghat, in Varanasi. The tradition, referred as ‘Masan ...
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Devotees, Naga Sadhus play Holi with funeral pyre ashes at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat
Gulshan Kapoor, the organiser of the 'Chita Bhasma Holi' or 'Masan Holi' ritual at the Mahashamshan (cremation ground), said Naga Sadhus danced with tridents and swords. One of them, wearing a ...
Echoes of the ghats: Banaras
Banaras, one of the world's oldest living cities, has been a centre of spirituality, culture, and artistic inspiration for ...