Travelling during Holi? Think again!

India Today

Holi isn’t just about colors—it’s a festival of traditions, stories, and jaw-dropping celebrations across India!

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00:00Ever heard of a Holi where men get playfully beaten with sticks?

00:07That's Lathmar Holi in Barsana and Nandgaon for you.

00:10Women chase men with lathis while colours fill the air.

00:14It's that time of the year again.

00:16Holi the festival of colours, chaos and unforgettable memories.

00:20But did you know that Holi isn't celebrated the same way everywhere?

00:23India's Holi is full of surprises.

00:29The birthplace of Lord Krishna turns into a Holi paradise.

00:32From the mesmerising Phoolo Ki Holi at Baake Bihari temple to the grand processions at

00:37Dwarkateesh temple, it's a week-long festival straight out of mythology.

00:45Rabindranath Tagore gave Holi an artistic twist here.

00:48Think cultural performances, traditional songs and a festival soaked in poetry and colours.

00:56Forget colour fights.

00:58This is Warrior Holi, in Anandpur Sahib, Sikhs celebrate with martial arts, horse-riding

01:03and thrilling battle reenactments.

01:08Ever seen kings celebrate Holi?

01:10The royal family of Mewar leads a grand Holi ka Dahan followed by traditional folk dances

01:15and fireworks.

01:20Holi with elephants?

01:21Yes, Jaipur hosts a unique event featuring elephant polo, tug of war and an explosion

01:26of colours.

01:31Unlike colour-throwing Holi, Sangla Holi in Kinnaur is celebrated with folk dances, singing

01:36and rituals influenced by both Hindu and Tibetan traditions.

01:43A six-day-long Holi festival blending Manipuri folk traditions, sports and cultural performances

01:48celebrated in temples and community spaces.

01:54Goa turns into a carnival.

01:56With street parades, folk performances and bursts of colour, Shingmo is a mix of culture

02:01and celebration.

02:04While most of India plays Holi with colours, Varanasi celebrates a unique version called

02:11Masaan Holi where devotees play Holi with pyre ashes instead of colours.

02:16This tradition is linked to Lord Shiva and the concept of life and death.

02:19But before you pack your bags, hold on.

02:22Is travelling during Holi really the best idea?

02:25Trains, packed, flights overbooked, roads gridlocked, travelling during Holi can be

02:31a nightmare.

02:32Large crowds can be overwhelming and incidents of pickpocketing and harassment spike during

02:36festivals.

02:38From intoxicated revellers to reckless driving, Holi sees a sharp rise in accidents every

02:42year.

02:43Many street celebrations use harmful synthetic colours that can cause skin and eye irritation.

02:49Holi is meant to be enjoyed but safely.

02:51If you're celebrating, stick to door locations, use organic colours and be mindful of others.

02:57And if you're thinking about travelling, maybe staying put and enjoying Holi at home

03:01is the better choice.

03:03Because no festival is fun if it puts you at risk.

03:06Stay safe, play smart and let the colours of Holi bring joy, not trouble.

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