Pushkar Holi Celebration

One of the worlds foremost destinations for the festival of colours is Pushkar, a small hamlet sandwiched between the Aravalis of the west and the plains of east Rajasthan. Not just Indians, but backpackers and tourists come together at Pushkar every year for a Holi of a lifetime. Top up your trip with a visit to the legendary Ajmer Sharif Dargah, feast on some delectable food and celebrate Holi in the backpackers way.Holi Festival in Pushkar, a small holy town in Rajasthan, begins in the eve of Holi with a big bonfire. Local men gather around an unlit bonfire on a square, throw garlands and wooden branches onto the fire Soon the flames grow higher than two stories. After the flames die out, everyone brings pieces of burning embers to their home, which symbolizes bringing good luck to the home. The color-throwing festivities start early in the morning of Holi. A dance party is held in the central square of Pushkar with everyone covered with beautiful colors.