Why Varanasi celebrates Chita Bhasma Holi

No gulal or water, these devotees in Varanasi celebrate Holi with ash from funeral pyres. Here's why...

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00:46On the day of Baba Vishwanath Rangbhaji Ekadashi,

00:49the Goddess Parvati is brought to her Kashi Dham.

00:52The Holi celebration starts from that day.

01:00On the day of Baba Vishwanath Rangbhaji Ekadashi,

01:03the Goddess Parvati is brought to her Kashi Dham.

01:06On the day of Baba Vishwanath Rangbhaji Ekadashi,

01:09the Goddess Parvati is brought to her Kashi Dham.

01:12On the day of Baba Vishwanath Rangbhaji Ekadashi,

01:15the Goddess Parvati is brought to her Kashi Dham.

01:18On the day of Baba Vishwanath Rangbhaji Ekadashi,

01:21the Goddess Parvati is brought to her Kashi Dham.

01:24On the day of Baba Vishwanath Rangbhaji Ekadashi,

01:28the Goddess Parvati is brought to her Kashi Dham.

01:34On the day of Baba Vishwanath Rangbhaji Ekadashi,

01:39the Goddess Parvati is brought to her Kashi Dham.

01:49Baba Vishwanath himself comes to Manikarnika Tirth

01:52for performing Madhyanishthana.

01:54After that, they play Chitabasmi Holi with their devotees.