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Ghats in Varanasi witnessed vibrant celebrations as sadhus and devotees gathered to observe Masan Holi.
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Said to be a sacred ritual, devotees play Holi with ashes from cremation pyres.
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A Sadhu smeared in 'gulal' celebrates 'Masan Holi' at the Manikarnika Ghat, in Varanasi.
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The tradition, referred as ‘Masan Holi’, is organised to mark Rangbhari Ekadashi.
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This age-old tradition, believed to be as ancient as Kashi itself, takes place five days before Holi, signaling the beginning of celebrations in Uttar Pradesh.
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The Masan Holi celebrations got off to a grand start with devotees carrying out a Shobha Yatra.
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Devotees gather to celebrate 'Masan Holi' as mortal remains are carried for cremation at the Manikarnika ghat, in Varanasi.
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