Holi 2016: Best Places To Celebrate Colorful Festival In India

celebrate Holi in India

Holi is one of the popular festivals that is widely celebrated with lots of fun and enjoyment in India. It is celebrated on Phalgun Purinma, the last full moon day of a lunar calendar.

The celebration of Holi has no bounds. From kids to old people, everyone enjoys the festival as its celebration is loaded with so much fun. Celebration of Holi includes spraying colored water and smearing each other with variety of colors.

Let us have a glance at Best places to celebrate Holi in India:

Purulia, West Bengal (246 Km from Kolkata) :

holi in west bengal 2016

Purulia is a popular destination in West Bengal where Holi is celebrated in a grand manner. People of Purulia celebrate Holi for three days in a traditional way. Villagers in Purulia arrange dances such as Chau move, Darbari Jhumur, Natua move, and many other activities. Purulia is one of the best places to celebrate Holi in India.

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh:

People of Mathura celebrate Holi with much fun and celebrations are louder, most exuberant in the city. Young, old people come together to play Holi and connect themselves with a gaiety. The celebrations of Holi at Mathura give you a unique experience.

Holi in Mathura Uttar Pradesh

Mathura is one of the holiest cities in India and a Holi celebration in the city is something you will want to be part of.

Udaipur, Rajasthan:

Holy is a grand affair in Udaipur, Rajasthan, where the city is referred as the celebration of royal Holi. Holi celebrations begin with the burning of Holika at the central square outside Jagdish Temple in Udaipur.

Holi in Udaipur Rajasthan

People celebrate the festival with ‘Holika Dahan’, followed by bursting of crackers. Locals and tourists participate in Holi celebrations with great enthusiasm.

You can visit Udaipur for a lifetime experience!

Mumbai, Maharashtra:

Mumbai is one of the best Holi destinations in India to celebrate it in traditional as well as modern way. In some areas, it is difficult to stay away from colors because people will throw buckets of color water on you!

Water splashing Holi mumbai

A wide variety of local Mumbai delicacies can also be enjoyed during this time. It is a huge festival in Mumbai and is celebrated with great exuberance and great energy. Water splashing is common practice during this festival.

Goa:

Holi is celebrated as ‘Shigmostav’ in Goa. Festivities start with prayers to village Gods and Goddesses. Shigmostav includes parades and cultural dramas, sprinkling of water.

Shigmostav in Goa

Main beaches of Goa also turn colorful on the day of Holi, as large number of locals and tourists gathering on the shores play with colors.

Holi is the festival of colors where everyone enjoys it thoroughly. Let the colors of joy and happiness fill your life as the season of spring starts!

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