Traditional Holi celebrations in Rajasthan Sikar
Rajasthan is situated in the northern region of India and it is the favourite tourist destination of India among the tourists. The magic of Rajasthan lies in their colourful nature which attracts the guests in this desert state.
So if it comes to celebrating Holi in Rajasthan, what you can expect is colors, sweets and packs of fun.
Each region of Rajasthan, has its own special style, which makes this festival of colors unique
- Holi of Mewar: It is celebrated in Udaipur. “Holika Dahan” is organized at the palace by the Mewar royal family here. Maharana comes in his traditional royal costumes and the fire of Holi is ignited with full respect. This is followed by the celebration with drums and royal processions.
- Holi of Braj: This celebration is seen in Bharatpur and its surroundings which is influenced by Braj culture. The Holi here is known as Barsane and the famous Lathmar Holi of Nandgaon, where women hit the men with wood, and men protect themselves from shields. This is largely due to its close proximity with Mathura (UP).
3. Royal Holi: This is easy for everyone to understand because it is celebrated in the royal city of Jaipur. A grand Holi ceremony is organized by the royal family at the City Palace, which includes tourists from India and abroad. On this occasion even an Elephant parade Festival , and traditional dances of decorated elephants is organised in Jaipur. Not to miss the favourite of the royal family, the polo matches are also played.
4. Colorful Holi : Jodhpur is known for Rani Jodhabai and her love of lord Krishna. In this holi, special events are held in Bikaner and Jodhpur, where folk music and ger dance are celebrated along with playing with gulal. There are also special events in the forts and palaces here, which make Holi more special.
5. Holi of Bhil tribals: Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratap Garh are the tribal dominated areas of Rajasthan. The famous Bhil community plays traditional Holi with ger dance and beat of drums. This is a unique experience, where the Bhil dancers can be seen in traditional costumes and the echo of drums make the atmosphere buzzing.
6. Holi of Shekhawati: It is celebrated with full joy in Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Churu where Holi is celebrated as Phag Utsav. Here you can enjoy the rustic performances of the folk artists perform Raas-Leela, Phag songs and dances. There is a wonderful confluence of music and dance along with colors.
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