Masan Holi 2024 Date: ‘Masane Ki Holi’ is considered to be the world famous Holi. Holi of Masane is considered to be the evening of Kashi (Varanasi). Lord Bholenath plays Holi with ashes. According to belief, it is celebrated one day after Rangbhari Ekadashi (Rangbhari Ekadashi 2024) of Phalgun month.
In the year 2024, Ekadashi of Phalgun month is falling on Wednesday, March 20. It is called Amalaki Ekadashi. (Amalaki Ekadashi 2024), is also called Rangbhari Ekadashi. Rangbhari Ekadashi comes before Holi, that is why it is also called Ekadashi of colors.
According to mythology, Holi of Masaan was started by Lord Shiva. It is believed that on the day of Rangbhari Ekadashi, Baba Vishwanath came to Kashi for the first time after his marriage with Mother Parvati. That day mother was welcomed with the color of gulal. That is why Rangbhari Ekadashi has special significance. On this day, there is also a tradition of special worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.
Bhasma Holi or ‘Masane Holi’ is played on the next day of Rangbhari Ekadashi or Amalika Ekadashi. Holi of Masaan was also started by Lord Shiva.
At the Marnikarnika Ghat of Kashi, Bholenath played Holi with ghosts, yakshas, Gandharvas and ghosts by burning ashes from the pyre. This is because on the day of Rangbhari Ekadashi, Lord Shiva played Holi with Gulal with his followers but did not play with ghosts, yakshas, Gandharvas and ghosts, that is why Masana Holi is played on the second day of Rangbhari Ekadashi. That is why this tradition of Masane Holi has been going on in Kashi since then.
The festival of Holi starts in Kashi from Rangbhari Ekadashi. Holi starts from Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month, which festival lasts for 6 days. A large number of people from all over the country and the world come here to see this Holi, and enjoy this special Holi by immersing themselves in the devotion of Shiva.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based only on assumptions and information. It is important to mention here that ABPLive.com Does not constitute any endorsement or verification of information. Before implementing any information or belief, consult the concerned expert.
