Holi In Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana + + + + + +

The region of Braj, which encompasses the three towns of Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana, was the childhood home of Lord Krishna.

A week before Holi, the hue and joy of the festival begin in the surrounding streets and temple premises.

LATHMAR HOLI IN BARSANA: The week-long celebrations start with Lathmar Holi in Barsana, where women playfully hit men with sticks.

The celebrations take place seven days before the actual Holi.

PHOOLON WALI HOLI, VRINDAVAN: The Banke Bihari temple at Vrindavan celebrates this on the ekadashi before Holi.

WIDOW'S HOLI, VRINDAVAN: Widows weren't allowed to participate in Holi celebrations until a few years ago when they broke the tradition and started celebrating the festival of co

BANKE BIHARI TEMPLE, VRINDAVAN: Banke Bihari is the hub of Holi festivities and the celebrations here takes place a day before the main Holi.

The temple opens its gates for the public and the priests throw colours and holy water at the crowd.

DWARKADHEESH TEMPLE: The gates of the temple opens at around 10 am. Priests play Dhols and people dance to its tunes.

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