Holi Unique Traditions : Today the festival of Holi is being played with enthusiasm and gaiety across the country. We have so many cultural variations that the festival-festivals are tied in one thread and are interested in the specialty of localism. Holi is also played in different parts of the country. It has the influence of local traditions and customs, which fills even more colors in this festival.
Unique traditions of Holi are seen in different parts of the country which are associated with local beliefs, historical events and religious beliefs. For example, Lathmar Holi is played in Barsana and Nandgaon in Uttar Pradesh where women beat men with sticks, while men try to save themselves. At the same time, in Punjab, an event called Hola Mohalla is organized, in which Sikh warriors demonstrate traditional warfare and competitions like horse riding, fencing, and wrestling. Today we will learn about some such unique traditions and practices to Holi.
The celebration of Holi lasts for ten days in the tribal dominated Dang district of Gujarat, which is called 'King's Holi'. During this time, the kings of Dang are publicly respected, a grand court decorates and a unique tradition of burning Holi.
Holi celebrations in Hatia Bazaar of Kanpur for eight days. This tradition started in 1942 when traders celebrated Holi for eight days in protest against the British. This tradition has been going on since then.
Women rule the entire village on the second day of Holi in Madhotanda area of Pilibhit. On this day, women make groups and roam the village and collect Fagua from passers -by. Men hide in homes on this day or go out of the village. This tradition is centuries old and symbolizes the empowerment of women.
Holi is played on Holi in Hamirpur, a 300-year-old tradition, where women take out the groom's procession from the Ram-Janki temple. Not a single man is involved in this procession. The groom is made on a horse and women roam around the village with band-instruments.
The tradition of Dot Holi in Dahar village of Panipat district of Haryana has been going on since 1288 AD. It has two groups face to face and tries to push each other back. During this time, women pour home -made colors from the roofs on the youth. People from far and wide reach Panipat to watch this unique game.
In some areas of Rajasthan, Holi of cow dung is played, where people throw cow dung on each other. It is believed that it brings prosperity and health is also good.
During Holi in tribal society in Jharkhand, if a marriageable boy colors the marriageable girl and in response, if the girl also colors the boy, then the marriage of both of them gets social recognition.
(Disclaimer: This article is based on information received from various sources. We do not confirm it.)
