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Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi: Celebrating life after death by the Ganges

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Know as Masan Holi (Bhasma Holi), this ritual is celebrated every year after Rangbhari Ekadashi. It is played by the ashes of cremated bodies.

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Masan ki Holi will be celebrated on the 21st of March this year (2024). Starting from Mahashamshan nath temple situated in Manikarnika ghat at 10 a.m.

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It's believed Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati played Holi with other gods and goddesses on Rangbhari Ekadashi. However, Lord Shiva's preferred supernatural beings, like ghosts and vampires, don't come out during the festival.

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So, Lord Shiva returns to Masan Ghat the next day to play Holi with them. This tradition is said to represent Lord Shiva's acceptance and love for all beings, visible or invisible.

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