Narol Gears Up for a Colourful Holi Phagun Mahotsav
Ahmedabad’s Narol area is busy preparing for a colourful Holi Phagun Mahotsav. According to the organisers, the event will celebrate the festival of colours in the shared spirit of the Rajasthani and Gujarati samaj. A neighbourhood tradition of celebration The event carries forward the same tradition of local collective gatherings around Holi that Narol has […]
Kankaria Holi Mahotsav Stages “Hare Ke Sahare Baba Shyam Hamare” for the First Time
The Agarwal Seva Samiti held a grand Holi Mahotsav at Kankaria Picnic House in Ahmedabad, and its main attraction was the play “Hare Ke Sahare Baba Shyam Hamare”, staged in the city for the first time. A Play Based on Khatu Shyam The play drew on inspiring episodes from the life of Bhagwan Khatu Shyam […]
The Beat of the Chang Sets All of Rajaldesar Dancing
Holi in Rajaldesar rang once again with the steady beat of the traditional chang. The chang is considered the central folk instrument of Holi in Rajasthan. Dancing with abandon The whole community was seen dancing enthusiastically to the beat of the chang, and it was this rhythm that set the tone of the festival. A […]
Rajaldesar in Rajasthan Hosts a Grand Gindad Holi
A grand Gindad Holi was held at Rajaldesar in Rajasthan, one of the best-loved Holi traditions of the region. The rhythm of Gindad The Gindad tradition involves rhythmic call-and-response singing and dance, and it drew the whole community together. Rajasthani pride on display The event became a spirited display of Rajasthani pride and cultural heritage. […]
Maheshwari Friends Play Holi in Shahibaug, Sharing Tea and Snacks Afterwards
Spectrum Tower, opposite the new Police Commissioner’s office in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, became the centre of Holi cheer as the volleyball group, the riverfront walking group, the Jai Bhole group and Maheshwari friends gathered to celebrate the festival together. Gulal, Colour and Fellowship Those taking part smeared each other with gulal and colour, sending out a […]
Ghoomar and Gair Light Up Holi in Karnavati Mahanagar
Karnavati Mahanagar in Ahmedabad came alive with the colours of Holi as traditional Ghoomar and Gair performances won over the audience. Folk dances full of energy These high-energy folk dances brought a Rajasthani colour to the Holi celebrations. A deep attachment to culture The event reflects the community’s lasting attachment to its cultural traditions at […]
Thousands Join Rajasthani Friends Youth Club’s Gair Mahotsav in Vatva
A grand Gair Mahotsav was held on 8 March 2026 at the Karnavati Agriculture Market Yard on the Vatva-Bijhol Ring Road in Ahmedabad, with thousands of people taking part. A joint effort The event was organised jointly by the Rajasthani Friends Youth Club and the Karnavati Agriculture Market Yard Association. Seven days of Gair By […]
Rajasthani Gair Mahotsav Takes to the Streets of Ahmedabad
The streets of Ahmedabad rang with the vivid rhythm of the Rajasthani Gair Mahotsav. Kept up each Holi season by the city’s Rajasthani samaj, this folk tradition draws crowds year after year. The energy of the Gair dance The spirited performance of Gair dance and music offered a glimpse of Rajasthan’s rich cultural heritage. Onlookers […]
Gaur Brahman Samaj Holi Utsav and Sneh Milan Draws Families in Kankaria
Families turned out in large numbers for the grand Holi Utsav and Sneh Milan organised by the Gaur Brahman Samaj at Balwantray Hall in Ahmedabad’s Kankaria. Opening with a Saraswati Vandana The programme opened with a vandana to Maa Saraswati, setting an auspicious tone for the event. Performances by Children and Young People Children and […]
Rajpurohit Samaj’s Holi Sneh Milan Becomes a Symbol of Unity
The Rajpurohit samaj held a Sneh Milan for Holi in the Narol-Vatva belt of Ahmedabad, an occasion where the colours of the festival mingled with a sense of social connection. With the blessings of Kheteshwar Maharaj The event was held with the blessings of Kheteshwar Maharaj and became a symbol of unity within the samaj. […]