Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 5 March 2026

Holi celebrated across India under different regional names

Exam-focused facts from the 5 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Lathmar Holi is celebrated in Barsana and Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Phoolon Ki Holi is celebrated in Vrindavan by showering flowers instead of coloured powder.
  • Dol Jatra is celebrated in West Bengal and Odisha with idols of Krishna and Radha placed on decorated swings.
  • Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival celebrated in Punjab emphasising martial traditions and community discipline.
  • Shigmo is celebrated in Goa marking the arrival of spring and the harvest season.
  • Yaoshang is a multi-day celebration in Manipur blending Holi traditions with local cultural practices.

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