| In March, during spring, comes Holi- thje festival of color. Celebrated all over North India, Holi is a time to make merry, People smear each other with colored powder. Singing and dancing add to the gaiety of the occasion. In Anandpur Sahib, Sikhs celebrate a special Hola Mohalla on the day after Holi. The display of ancient martial arts and mock battles, are part of this unique Sikh festival. The Holi celebrated in Mathura and small towns of Brij Bhoomi- the land of Sri Krishana, are spectacular. The Rang Gulal Festival is celebrated for over a week with exuberant processions, songs and music. Especially famous is the Lathmaar Holi of Barsana and Nandgaon. |
