Hatti Risala procession in Jalna, Maharashtra completed its 138th year during Dhulivandan.

Exam-focused facts from the 6 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Hatti Risala procession in Jalna, Maharashtra, completed its 138th year.
The procession is held annually on Dhulivandan, the day following Holi.
A decorated elephant carries symbolic representations of a king and his prime minister.
Sweets called revdis are distributed from atop the elephant during the procession.
Revdi is a traditional sweet made primarily from sesame seeds and jaggery.
Dhulivandan is also known as Rangwali Holi in many parts of India.
Jalna district is located in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra.
Residents refrain from playing colours while the procession passes as a mark of respect.