Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Hassya Kavi Sammelan marks to celebrate Holi

Hassya Kavi Sammelan ( a conclave of poets, who write laugh poems) is one of the oldest tradtions of Holi festival in Varanasi. This year it was organised at Town Hall to celebrate the Holi on March 1, 2010.
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Holi Barat taken out in Varanasi

A grand procession was taken out from Sonarpura area in Varanasi to celebrate Holi on March 1, 2010. The procession is traditionally called Holi Barat.
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Foreigners play Holi in Varanasi

Foreign tourists enjoyed the India's festival of colours, "Holi" in Varanasi on March 1, 2010.
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Varanasi celebrates Holi

Thousands gathered at different Ganga ghats to celebrate the festival of colours, Holi, in Varanasi on March 1, 2010. The most rush obviously was at Dashaswamedh Ghat where people played Holi to depict the rich culture of the Holy city.
Photo: Samrat