The festival of colors, Holi, is celebrated all over India with equal excitement. You will see people dressed in white ready to get their clothes painted in vibrant tones. Be it playing with organic powders or liquid guns, you will have the best time of your life when visiting India for Holi.
The festival is especially popular among international tourists who love the complete vibe of this festival. Not just in India, it has gained popularity in countries like the USA, UK, Turkey, Australia, etc. The day is filled with excitement and some mouth-watering delicacies are prepared to serve the guests. Here are some places to visit for Holi celebrations in India.
Mathura
Where is the best place to celebrate Holi in India? It is the city of Mathura because it is the very place that has the roots of this festival. This small yet popular town is known as the birthplace of Lord Krishna and speaks of his miracles. It has a large population of devotees and more arrive particularly for Holi. The temples here make special preparations for the festivities. You must definitely visit this city to gain a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Vrindavan
Considered as one of the holiest sites in India, Vrindavan is known for its grand Holi celebrations. It sees a great influx of the Vaishnavas around the festival. The Banke Bihari Temple in the city is a popular center for all the festivities. You will find everybody’s faces colored in bright hues here – be it with flowers or colors
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The spirit continues for almost a week with people throwing flowers instead of colors on each other. This is popularly known as Phoolon ki Holi.
Barsana
Barsana is believed to be the birthplace of Radha and has a lot of significance among devotees. It is located in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh.
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Known to celebrate ‘Lathmar Holi’, the small town of Barsana has a unique style of enjoying this festival. Here the men need to stay cautious and safeguard themselves from being hit by their women but all this is done in a playful manner. The women during the festivities beat men with the sticks while the men try to shield themselves. This takes place almost one week before the main Holi celebrations.
Jaipur
Jaipur is known for its amazing Holi celebrations that include a big gala bash that is organized by the royal family in their palace to aid a few charities. The city attracts a lot of local and international tourists who plan their trip; especially to witness the grand festivities here. The local tourism office arranges an event that has traditional Rajasthani folk music, dance performances and playing with ‘gulal’ in a civilized manner. This takes place at the old but iconic Khasa Kothi Hotel. The vibes are purely devotional and religious and attract a huge crowd. Here the idols of Lord Krishna and Radha at the Govind Devji Temple are heaped with fresh marigold flowers while people sing bhajans.
Mumbai
Mumbai is a metropolis and is known as the best place to celebrate Holi in India. Bonfires are lit all throughout the night during Holika Dahan and people gather to mark the occasion. The next day, the residents and roads of this dynamic city are painted in different hues of colors. From gala parties by the celebrities to the small festivities at the society, the city celebrates this day on different levels but with equal excitement.
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Incredible India is known to celebrate all its festivals in a grand way and Holi is even special. There are numerous other places to visit for Holi celebrations in India and you can choose the city based on your preferences. Have you been to any of the cities to witness the grand festivities? If yes, comment below and let us know about your experience.
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