The festival of Holi is celebrated in different ways in every corner of India, but Holi of Menar village in Rajasthan is the most unique. Here, gunpowder blows instead of colors, the guns are heard, and the swords come out. This 400 -year -old tradition began as a celebration of victory over the Mughals and is still celebrated with full enthusiasm. This year too, this historical tradition will be repeated in Menar village on 15 March.
Menar village located in Udaipur district of Rajasthan is famous for its unique Holi. Every year the Holi of gunpowder is played instead of colors. This tradition has been going on for the last 400 years and people from far and wide come to see it. This year too, this unique Holi will be celebrated with pomp on 15 March.
Unique tradition of Menar village
While Holi is played with colors and gulal across the country, in Menar village this festival is celebrated between non -thunderstorms of swords and the sound of guns. People here perform this special tradition on the next day of Dhulandi. It is not a common game, but part of the 400 -year -old tradition.
This Holi is related to history
The history of Holi of Menar village is associated with the struggle of Mewar and Mughals. When the atrocities of the Mughals were at its peak, Maharana Pratap waged a war against him. Meanwhile, a contingent of Mughals was also posted in Menar village, who was torturing the people there.
Menaria Brahmins made a plan and invited the Mughals to join non -celebrations. When non -introduction, the people of the village gathered so much that they turned it into a war. In this battle, the Menaris defeated the Mughals and liberate the village. Since then, this tradition is played every year in the joy of this victory.
Guns will resonate again on March 15
Like every year, this year too, the Holi of gunpowder will be played in Menar village on 15 March. On this day, people from five palaces of Menaria Brahmins gather in traditional Mewari costumes at Omkareshwar Chowk. As it is night, the atmosphere looks like a battlefield with the thunderous cannon and the sound of guns. Then begins the jaw of swords, in which warriors demonstrate their valor.
There is enthusiasm in the village
As soon as the festival of Jamrabij arrives, the people of the village get involved in cleaning their old swords and guns. Festive preparations are made in homes and menar residents eagerly wait for this day. This event not only cherishes tradition and culture, but also connects the new generation to its glorious history.
The special thing about this festival is that people here return to their village on this day despite doing jobs and business in abroad or other states. They consider it not just a festival, but a symbol of their historical heritage.
Tight security arrangements
Since gunpowder and weapons are used in this event, strict security arrangements are made by the administration. Every year the local administration deploys the police force so that the festival is concluded peacefully. Menar residents also follow this tradition with discipline and dignity.
Attraction for tourists
This unique Holi of Menar village has now become a center of attraction for tourists. Every year a large number of people from India and abroad come to see it. It is not only an exciting experience, but also provides an opportunity to close and understand the historical culture of Rajasthan.