Holi Celebrations in New Delhi: Stock Pics

Holi Celebrations in New Delhi – Photo Gallery

The moment you think of Holi, you start to grin right? Of course! It is the festival of colours, mirth, unification, dance and smacking foods like Gujiya, Masala Mathri, Samosa, Puran Poli, Thandai, Chaats like Papri Chaat and Dahi Vallah. The list is endless!

But how do people of Delhi celebrate Holi? How is Holi in Delhi different from Holi in Mumbai or Goa or Udaipur or Kolkata or abroad?

Holi Celebrations in New Delhi: Photo Gallery

Holi celebrations in Delhi often begins with a ‘Tilak‘. A Tilak is a traditional mark of colour drawn on a person’s forehead. To some it is a symbol of honour, to some it represents confidence. Some wear it as a custom. Some believe it to be a good omen.

People also greet one another with garlands before commencing Holi. Delhiites (people who live in Delhi) celebrate holy with endless music. Delhi is perceived to have a musical Holi.