Cultural dance, music performances, puppet shows and delicious food are enjoyed as a part of the festival celebrations. While the use of colour is the most predominant way of celebrating Holi, there are various other ways Holi is celebrated. 

1. First up, soaked in the heady scent of flowers is the Phoolon ki Holi…a visual spectacle and every photographer’s delight. On the Ekadashi before Holi, the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan has a delightful celebration with a shower of tesu (or palash), jasmine, marigold, and other fresh seasonal blooms.

2. Holi in Punjab is more than just colour play. It is a three-day affair usually coinciding with or starting the day after Holi. Known as Hola Mohalla, {‘hola’ derived from the word ‘halla’ meaning military charge + ‘mohalla’ meaning an organised procession or an army column}, the rituals include a grand procession with displays of fighting prowess and sports, led by the Nihang Sikhs – the most prestigious of the armed Sikh warriors – swathed in electric blue and towering turbans.

For this beloved festival, we bring to you a specially curated tasting menu that is entirely vegetarian and can be enjoyed over the coming weeks. The meal begins with the festive snacks that indicative of the traditional snacks with a modern touch. Hemp is a traditional ingredient that is mixed in the fritters with locally sourced celeriac, spices and gram flour for the Pakora. Colour is added to the plates with the help of dehydrated beetroot powder. We hope you enjoy this menu just as much as we enjoyed putting it together!