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

Kashi me khele,Ghat me khele,Holi khele masaane mein.This isn’t just a song line echoing across India, it is an emotion that Banaras lives and breathe.

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

Holi was uniquely celebrated at Manikarnika Ghat with funeral pyre ashes during Rangambhari Ekadashi. Despite construction-induced chaos, devotees participated in the event, offering ashes to Lord ...

In Varanasi, Masan Holi is celebrated at its ancient Manikarnika Ghat - one of the most famous and important cremation sites in Hinduism.

In an interview with Newslaundry, Prof. AK Ramakrishnan – formerly of the Centre for West Asian Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru ...

Masan Holi, a unique celebration in Varanasi, replaces traditional colours with ashes. Rooted in Shaivite traditions, this festival symbolises the cycle of life and death.

We’ve all come to expect exaggerations from Indian TV news anchors, especially in times of conflict. But sometimes they ...

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

Varanasi created a new world record by planting over 2.51 lakh trees in a single hour. The feat surpasses an eight-year-old record held by China, officials said ...

CM Yogi also says there should be no complaints of misbehaviour with visitors to the Kashi Vishwanath temple, urging the temple and police administration to improve the system ...

Holika Dahan and Rangwali Holi. The first day of Holi is considered as Holika Dahan, Jalawali Holi, or Chhoti Holi, during ...