Udaipur, March 5 -- Unlike colours as in the rest of India, the residents of Menar village in Rajasthan's Udaipur district celebrated 'Holi' with guns and cannons on Wednesday to commemorate a 400-year-old military victory over Mughal forces.

A resident of the village mentioned that the tradition of celebrating this festival dates back 400 years. He further explained that in the 16th century, the Brahmins of Menar Village defeated the Mughal forces in a fierce battle, and the festival continues to be celebrated today to honour the victory and the immense sacrifice of those Brahmins.

"This tradition dates back 400 years, the Brahmins of Menar Village defeated the Mughal forces. To honour their victory and observe their sacrifice, we are ...