A lunar eclipse will take place on Tuesday, March 3, which falls on the full moon day of the Falgun fortnight in Vikram Samvat 2082.

Varanasi: Undeterred by challenges from different quarters, the famed Masane ki Holi at Manikarnika Ghat was celebrated with traditional fervour on Sa.

Despite administrative restrictions, a large number of devotees celebrated Masan Holi with pyre ashes at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, evading police presence.

As per ritual, a special pooja of Baba Masannath, a form of Shiva, was performed before the celebrations began.

From the sacred cremation grounds of Varanasi to a growing scriptural debate — ‘Masane Ki Holi’ sees devotees play Holi with pyre ash at Harishchandra Ghat. Rooted in Shaivite tradition ...

Earlier this week, the tradition had run into controversy with calls for either banning it altogether or limiting the festivities at the ghat.

Banarasi paan blends tradition, craft and flavour, making it India’s most iconic mouth freshener. Its live preparation, rich ingredients and cultural symbolism set it apart across the country. From GI ...

Masan Holi was celebrated in Varanasi with devotees applying pyre ashes, dancing, and embracing the festival's unique spiritual significance.

From flower showers to funeral ash rituals, these Holi celebrations reveal India’s rich spiritual, cultural, and regional diversity.

Masan Holi in Kashi replaces colours with pyre ashes at Varanasi’s cremation ghats. Celebrated a day after Rangbhari Ekadashi ...

Ekadashi on Feb 27, 2026. Find vrat rules, food list, panchang timings & its link to Holi. Plan your fast now!

Holi 2026 travel is surging as Indians flock to Agra, Varanasi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Kolkata for festival-first getaways.