Ganga mela celebrate only in Kanpur ...
One of the best Holi ....
Ganga mela celebrate at BIRHANA ROAD....
अगर आप कानपुर से ज्यादा दूर नहीं हैं तो अगली साल जरूर आए।।
This is the Most popular event which happens only in Kanpur (up) after 5 -6 days of Holi, kanpurites celebrity Holi once again. There is the history behind this event called Ganga Mela

"Ganga Mela is connected to the freedom struggle rather than mythology

Its history goes back to 1942. The freedom fighters made a formal announcement of the country's freedom and hoisted the Tricolour on the occasion of Holi.

This created an uproar in the city. Holi celebrations were stopped and people demanded the release of the freedom fighters.

"Following the protest, the British administration succumbed to pressure and released them. Coincidently, it was the day falling under the influence of 'Anuradha Nakshatra'. After the release of freedom fighters, the people, irrespective of caste, creed or religion, celebrated Holi throughout the day and in the evening, they organised the historical Ganga Mela.

so every year The locals will play one more round of Holi and gather at Sarsaiyya Ghat for bath after having a colourful bash.

hope you guys will like the video :)