Here's everything you need to know about the origin and relevance of Varanasi's Masan Holi, which is the most unique Holi celebration in India and has a connection to Lord Shiva.

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Masan Holi is linked to Lord Shiva's deep devotion to ghosts, spirits, and aghoris (ascetics who renounce worldly pleasures).

A Sadhu smeared in 'gulal' celebrates 'Masan Holi' at the Manikarnika Ghat, in Varanasi. The tradition, referred as ‘Masan ...

Devotees and Naga Sadhus celebrated the unique tradition of playing Holi with funeral ashes amid burning pyres at the ...

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Devotees and Naga Sadhus celebrated Chita Bhasma Holi by playing Holi with funeral ashes at Manikarnika Ghat. The festival, opposed by scholars, involved Sadhus performing rituals and dances. Despite ...

Vrindavan's Banke Bihari temple also started Holi celebrations with Tesu and saffron-infused coloured water on Rangbhari ...

Holi celebrations started in Kashi with Rangbhari Ekadashi, setting the stage for grand festivities at Kashi Vishwanath ...

Holi celebrations started in Kashi with Rangbhari Ekadashi, setting the stage for grand festivities at Kashi Vishwanath ...

Also known as ‘Masan (cremation ground) ki Holi’, in this age-old unique tradition in Varanasi, the celebrations took place ...