Women playfully beat men with sticks (lathis) on Holi. It is a reenactment of Lord Krishna's teasing of Radha and her friends.
While Holi is celebrated with colours on full moon day, in some parts of Maharashtra and MP, it is celebrated as Rang Panchami, 5 days after Holi.
Also known as Dol Purnima, this celebration is similar to Holi but with its own unique customs.
Hola Mohalla is a martial arts festival held a day after Holi. It showcases Sikh martial arts skills through mock battle and, sword-fights.
Holi is celebrated as Yaosang in Manipur for five days. The festival involves Thabal Chongba (a traditional Manipuri dance), sports competitions.
In Assam, Holi is celebrated as Dola Yatra with images of Radha and Krishna placed on a decorated palanquin and taken in a procession.
Basanta Utsab is a celebration of Holi with a cultural twist. Students of Biswa Bharti University perform cultural events.
Holi is known as Phaguwa in Bihar, and it is celebrated with great fervor. People sing traditional songs, dance, and play with colors.