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Yaosang (Holi) (February/March)
 A riot of colours and water and the various chanting of the devotees of Lord Krishna is what you will come across during this festival. Another feature of this premiere festival is the Thabal Chongba (Dancing in the Moonlight).
The boys from a range of places will come to the site of the festival and dance with the girls by holding on to their hands and moving in circles. It is celebrated for five days starting from the full moon of Phalguna (February/March).
The shouts of 'Hari-Bola' and 'He Hari' are exchanged while the hut is burning. The burnt embers are considered to be very auspicious. Therefore, the ash is collected and used to mark the foreheads of the worshippers and the entrance of the houses. The same thing is performed in the Mandapas of some temples.
The entire valley reflects a festive look during the days of Holi. The real festive show of Holi is celebrated in Govindajee temple. In the Mandapa portion of the temple there are two wells which are kept covered with wooden planks on other days.
During the days of Holi these wells are filled with water and the colour powder is mixed, then it is sprayed in playing Holi. Men and women visit the temple Mandapa and play Holi. The music is also played. Songs are sung in praise of Lord Krishna.
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