‘Hori Festival’ in Kanchanban
Summary
During the Mithila Madhyama parikrama, sadhus and saints celebrate the Holi festival in Kanchanban by applying colors and vermilion, commemorating the belief that Ram and Sita played Holi here during the Treta Yuga.
Key Points
- The Mithila Madhyama parikrama has reached Kanchanban where the Holi festival is celebrated.
- Sadhus, saints, and devotees joyfully apply colors and abir to each other in Kanchanban.
- The celebration commemorates the belief that Ram and Janaki played Holi in Kanchanban during Treta Yuga.
- The Holi festival in Mithilanchal officially begins after the Mithila Madhyama circumambulation reaches Kanchanban.
