Masan Holi: What Is This Unique Holi Celebration In Varanasi, Why Devotees Play With Ashes?
Last Updated:March 04, 2026, 15:03 IST In Varanasi, Masan Holi is celebrated at its ancient Manikarnika Ghat – one of the most famous and important cremation sites in Hinduism. In Varanasi, Holi is celebrated in a cremation ground, as it symbolises life and death. (Representative Image) In stark contrast to the rest of the country’s…