Different types of Holi Celebrations:
Being the hometown of Shree Krishna and his love Radha ji, Braj area (Vrindavan, Mathura, Barsana, Nandgaon, Govardhan, and Gokul) in Uttar Pradesh celebrates Holi for an additional week in advance, making it total of 9 days. #Thread
Being the hometown of Shree Krishna and his love Radha ji, Braj area (Vrindavan, Mathura, Barsana, Nandgaon, Govardhan, and Gokul) in Uttar Pradesh celebrates Holi for an additional week in advance, making it total of 9 days. #Thread
The color flights in Holi come from the legendary love story of Shree Krishna and his chief consort Radha ji. Braj in Uttar Pradesh was their hometown.
People in this area celebrate Holi with much more ardor & exclusive festivities, such as the famous Lathmar Holi (Stick Holi).
People in this area celebrate Holi with much more ardor & exclusive festivities, such as the famous Lathmar Holi (Stick Holi).
The most popular places to attend Lathmar Holi is Barsara and Nandgaon. Barsara is about 50 km (30 miles) from Mathura.
Laddoo Holi involves literally throwing laddoos on each other during the festivities.
Laddoo Holi involves literally throwing laddoos on each other during the festivities.
The activity is held at the Radha Rani Temple in Barsara, which is also called Shriji Temple.
Barsara is the place where the Goddess Radha spent her childhood and early adulthood. Radha Rani Temple was built on the top of the Brahmagiri Hills to honor Radha.
Barsara is the place where the Goddess Radha spent her childhood and early adulthood. Radha Rani Temple was built on the top of the Brahmagiri Hills to honor Radha.
Phoolwali Holi (Flower Holi) in Vrindavan and Mathura
Phoolwali Holi in Vrindavan is mainly about flowers. It is celebrated at Banke Bihari Temple, which is considered the holiest and most famous temple devoted to Shree Krishna in the world.
Phoolwali Holi in Vrindavan is mainly about flowers. It is celebrated at Banke Bihari Temple, which is considered the holiest and most famous temple devoted to Shree Krishna in the world.
Another big celebration in Mathura is in Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple. It is around 11 km from Banke Bihari Temple.
Huranga (Happy Ending) Holi in Baldeo : the day after the main day of Holi, people there celebrate the end of Holi in Dauji Temple, Baldeo.
Huranga (Happy Ending) Holi in Baldeo : the day after the main day of Holi, people there celebrate the end of Holi in Dauji Temple, Baldeo.
Baldeo is a village around 30 km (20 miles) from Mathura. It is said to be the area where Krishnaβs elder brother ruled.
On the day after the main day of Holi, people there celebrate the end of Holi in Dauji Temple.
On the day after the main day of Holi, people there celebrate the end of Holi in Dauji Temple.
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