Aghoris and Naga Sadhus celebrate Masane Ki Holi in Varanasi (see pics)
Holi celebrations started in Kashi with Rangbhari Ekadashi, setting the stage for grand festivities at Kashi Vishwanath ...
Aghoris and Naga Sadhus celebrate Masane Ki Holi at Varanasi (see pics)
Holi celebrations started in Kashi with Rangbhari Ekadashi, setting the stage for grand festivities at Kashi Vishwanath ...
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What Is 'Masan Holi' That Is Played At Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat?
Masan Holi is linked to Lord Shiva's deep devotion to ghosts, spirits, and aghoris (ascetics who renounce worldly pleasures).
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Devotees, Naga Sadhus play Holi with funeral pyre ashes at Varanasi’s Manikarnika Ghat
Devotees and Naga Sadhus celebrated the unique tradition of playing Holi with funeral ashes amid burning pyres at the Manikarnika Ghat here on Tuesday. Gulshan Kapoor, the organiser of the ‘Chita ...
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Varanasi ancient City on the banks of Ganga in India is colorful web of culture, tradition and spirituality. Backpackers ...
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Vibrant scenes as thousands gather to celebrate Holi in northern India
Thousands of Hindu devotees gathered on the Manikarnika Ghat river bank in Varanasi on 11 March Tuesday to celebrate Masan Holi festival. Footage shows locals and tourists dancing and smearing each ...
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Masan Holi 2025: Devotees play with ashes at Varanasi’s ghats
A Sadhu smeared in 'gulal' celebrates 'Masan Holi' at the Manikarnika Ghat, in Varanasi. The tradition, referred as ‘Masan ...