In Varanasi, Holika Dahan was performed with proper rituals and at an auspicious time.  On the full moon day of Phalgun month, late Sunday night, Holika was worshiped and lit on fire from city to villages.With this people congratulated each other on Holi.  Before Holika Dahan, electricity was disconnected at some places for some time  in the city to avoid damage to electric wires on pole..  At the time of Holika Dahan, the largest crowd was seen at the Ganga ghats.  During this time, foreigners also celebrated Holi by dancing and singing.Security has been beefed around the city and rural areas of the district