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In Banaras, ‘Masan Ki Holi’ played with the ashes of the pyre, sadhu, Aghori and people were seen swinging on drums and drums


There are still a few days left for the festival of colors, but the beauty of Holi has already started to shed all over the country. On March 14, Holi was played before 2025, Masan Holi was played, which is famous all over the world. According to tradition, Holi is played during the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Manikarnika Ghat from the ashes of the pyre. It is known as ‘Masan Holi’ as well as ‘Bhasma Ki Holi’. Let me tell you, in the Masan Holi, common people also play Holi with Naga sadhus. It is said that during this time Mahadev himself comes to play Holi with Aghoris. Let us know, on which ghats of Banaras, Masan Holi was played and after that how Holi is played.

The first Holi of Banaras played at Harishchandra Ghat

Masan’s playing Holi started on Monday at Harishchandra Ghat, in which common people played Holi with Naga Sadhus. People from far and wide attended this Holi festival. Some people joined Masan Holi for the first time, where they had experienced the experience of playing Holi with the ashes of the pyre.

Tradition of Masan Holi

Tradition of Masan Holi

Mahadev devotees have been seen playing the tradition of Masan Holi in Banaras for centuries. It is believed that in the Masan Holi, the ashes of the pyre are purified. According to tradition, the local people, Naga Sadhu and Aghori come to Manikarnika Ghat to play Holi with the ashes of burning pyres. The festival begins with a grand aarti in the Masan temple located near Manikarnika Ghat. Devotees apply ashes on the Shivling amidst the roar of Damru. During the Masan Holi, people will see people who were swinging on the streets of Banaras.

Manikarnika Ghat is famous for Masan Holi

Manikarnika Ghat is famous for Masan Holi

In Banaras, known as the city of salvation, people also embrace death as blessings. Here fire is always burning on the ghats of the Ganges river. Manikarnika Ghat, the main crematorium of Banaras, has been performing this unique tradition for centuries amid the death of people. Here you are seen wrapped in the skin of Naga Sadhu tiger, adorned with Mundamala, playing Holi with the color of the ashes, the drugs of cannabis.

Masaan’s Holi date

Masaan's Holi date

Masan Holi started from Baba Kinaram Ashram on March 10 and started from Harishchandra Ghat and Mahashshan Nath Temple on 11 March and celebrated at Manikarnika Ghat from 10 am. Let me tell you, Masan Holi is not for everyone. This is not a festival in which you go for selfie or fun. This is an experience for those who seek the deep meaning of existence and want to understand the spiritual world.

How is Holi played in Banaras after Masan’s Holi

How is Holi played in Banaras after Masan's Holi

According to the Vedic almanac, this time Holi will start on March 13 at 10:35 am and it will conclude on March 14 at 12:23 pm. In such a situation, Holi is celebrated very fiercely in Banaras after Masan’s Holi. After Masan’s Holi, you will see people playing Holi with colors on the famous ghats of Benares, Holi is also played with flowers in many places.

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