Holi is the most vibrant of all the festivals celebrated in India. Filled with fun and frolic, the joy of this Hindu festival of colour knows no bound. Holi marks the beginning of the spring season and is famous as Basant Utsav in rural India. Winter has receded from most parts of the country and with temperatures soaring, it wouldn't be cruel to get your loved ones soaked in a pool of coloured water. The weather will remain dry and thus, not dampen the spirits of people.
The spirit of Holi is remarkable across the country and brings an essence of enthusiasm among people of all ages. Let’s find out how this festival is celebrated in different parts of the country and the weather in India during Holi.
Celebrations in Delhi
Dilwalon ki Dilli rules the roost when it comes to Holi. It is a boisterous affair in the national capital and be prepared to get hit by few water balloons even few days before Holi. It’s worth going for the Holi Cow festival held in periphery of Delhi. It’s special because only non-toxic colours are provided in this festival. This year the organisers promise a bigger, better and louder party with exciting disc jockeys, lots of food and maybe evenbhang.
According to the latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, winter has receded here as well and you could expect the day temperature to reach 32°C on the 17th of March. We cannot rule out the possibility of some isolated rain but only towards late evening or early Monday morning.
Celebrations in Goa
The lively people of Goa do not lag behind in celebrating the spring festival called Shigmo. The festival is celebrated with vibrant colours of gulal and followed by epic enactment of mythology. The Shigmotsav Samiti also parades and the various temples also engage in preparations for more than a week for Holi celebrations.
It’s worth visiting Panaji, Mapusa, Vasco Da Gama and Margao during this time if the soaring temperatures with maximums hovering around 37°C, is not a cause of concern for you.
Celebrations in Kolkata
This festival has a different charm in West Bengal. Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore started the celebration of Basanta Utsav in the Vishva Bharati University of Shantiniketan. This Small town near Bolpur is approximately 180 kilometres north of Kolkata. Students here organise cultural programs and it is a treat to watch them perform Rabindra Nitya on his songs. It is followed by playing with abeer. Rain is not likely in this part of the country during this annual function.
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