- By Iram Hussain
- Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:20 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Holi, the vibrant Hindu festival typically falls in early March. It is celebrated across India with immense enthusiasm, marking the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring. The joy of playing with colours with loved ones and feasting on delicious festive food fills the heart with excitement. As the festival brings people together, the air is filled with laughter, music and the sound of colours splashing everywhere.
While Holi is a widely celebrated festival, there are some intriguing exceptions within India where this colourful festival is not observed while adding a layer of curiosity to this joyous celebration. Here, we've listed the Indian destinations that don't celebrate Holi and the reason behind it.
Places That Do Not Celebrate Holi
Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
In Rudraprayag's villages, Kwili and Kurjhan, Holi remains a muted affair due to a local legend. The presiding goddess, Tripura Sundari is believed to dislike noise, prompting residents to forgo boisterous celebrations. Instead, they focus on quiet reverence, reflecting the district's unique spiritual heritage.
Indian destinations that don't observe Holi celebrations (Image Credits: Canva)
Durgapur, Jharkhand
In Durgapur village, Bokaro, Holi remains a forgotten festival. A century-old legend recounts the tragic demise of the local king's son and later the king himself on Holi. The grieving king's final decree forbade his people from celebrating the festival. To this day, villagers abstain from Holi revelry and instead opt to visit neighbouring towns to partake in the colourful festivities.
Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, Holi is not traditionally celebrated with the same fervour as in North India. Instead, the day is observed as Masi Magam, a sacred occasion when celestial beings and ancestors are believed to descend to earth to bathe in sacred waters, making it a unique and culturally distinct celebration.
Places that do not celebrate Holi festival (Image Credits: Canva)
Ramsan Village, Gujarat
Ramsan village in Gujarat's Banaskantha district remains eerily quiet on Holi. For over 200 years, the village has abstained from celebrations due to a curse by saints, angered by the misconduct of a former king. This quaint village, once named Rameshwar after Lord Rama now bears a deserted look on Holi, a stark contrast to the vibrant festivities elsewhere.
