Holi festival commences from today in Mithilanchal
Summary
The Holi festival officially began today in the Mithilanchal region with the Madhyamiki Parikrama pilgrimage participants celebrating at Kanchanban, Mahottari. This marks the start of traditional Holi festivities throughout Mithilanchal.
Key Points
- The Holi festival has formally begun in Mithilanchal with celebratory rituals at Kanchanban, Mahottari.
- The 15-day Madhyamiki Parikrama pilgrimage features participants playing Holi to commemorate Lord Ramchandra and Goddess Sita's exile period.
- Thousands of sadhus, ascetics, and devotees smeared colors at each other during the ceremony, marking the festival's start.
- Traditional Holi songs, dances, satire, and poetry performances have started in the villages of Mithilanchal alongside the festival.
