What is Masan Holi?

An ancient tradition of playing Holi, not with traditional colors but with pyre ashes from the ghats.

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Masan Holi Traditions

The celebration is accompanied by music from dhols, bhaang beverages, and an enjoyable atmosphere.

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Is Masan Holi Unique?

Different from regular Holi as the colors get replaced by the ashes of the pyres that burn at the ghat.

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Where it take Place?

The Chita Bhasm Holi takes place on the Manikarnika Ghat, as it has been for years, and a day before at Harishchandra Ghat.

Its Cultural Value

Hundreds of Aghoris and other devotees of Lord Shiva come together to celebrate the occasion.

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Relation With Rangbhari Ekadashi

It takes place a day after the Rangbhari Ekadashi, as per Hindu mythology, at noon in broad daylight.

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Masan Holi 2023 Date

The Masan Holi Varanasi will take place on the 4th of March 2023, on the Manikarnika ghat. Click here to read more!

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