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The 'Festival of Colours' is celebrated throughout India but Braj Holi Rangotsav continues for 40 days. A must must read on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: Holi is one of the most colourful, cheerful and joyful festivals celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country.
Also known as the'Festival of Colours', Holi also marks the arrival of spring in India, the end of winter, and the blossoming of love all around.
Holi celebrates the eternal and divine love of Radha and Krishna. The festival also signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu
Holi is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) of the month of Phalguna. This year Holi falls on Friday, 14 March. But the celebration of Holi begin on Friday, 7 March.
The 'Festival of Colours' is celebrated throughout India but Braj Holi Rangotsav continues for 40 days. It begins on 3 February with Basant Panchami and concludes on 22 March with Rang Panchami.
The whole Braj region is inspired by the tales of Lord Krishna and Radha. This region includes Vrindavan, Barsana, Nandgaon and Mathura.
However let us discuss some of the important traditional events, such as Lathmar Holi, Flower Holi, Laddu Holi and Huranga including Holika Dahan, which is also known as Chhoti Holi.
Laddu Mar Holi: Barsana 7 March
Laddu Holi is a festival in Barsana and Mathura where devotees throw sweets at each other to celebrate Holi. It is a traditional celebration that takes place before the main Holi festivities.
Devotees gather at the Shriji temple in Barsana and priests throw laddus from the rooftop of the temple and Devotees throw laddus at each other. While playing this Holi, Devotees sing Krishna bhajans.
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Lathmar Holi: Barsana 8-9 March
Lathmar is celebrated in the twin towns of Barsana and Nandgaon, also known as the towns of Radha and Krishna respectively.
On this day, the men from Nandgaon town march to Barsana, carrying a palanquin, singing Holi songs, and playfully teasing the women. The women, armed with sticks, defend their town by hitting the men with their lathis. The streets are painted with vibrant colours as locals joyfully throw natural colours.
In Barsana, this Holi is famous for its playful tradition where women “beat” men with sticks (called lathis) while men defend themselves with shields.
The name "Lathmar" literally translates to "stick-beating," and this centuries-old ritual is a fun and vibrant way of celebrating Holi.
Phoolon Ki Holi: Vrindavan 10 March
Flower Holi or Phoolon Ki Holi is celebrated on March 10 at the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan.
It's a spiritual experience where devotees shower each other with fragrant flowers instead of colours.
Dwarkadheesh: Gokul 11 March
Holi is celebrated at Dwarkadheesh Temple in Gokul on March 11.
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Dol Holi: Vrindavan 12 March
Dol Holi celebrations take place in Vrindavan on March 12. It is essentially the same celebration as Holi but with a stronger emphasis on the divine couple Radha and Krishna, often depicted swinging on a "dola" (swing), hence the name "Dol".
Also known as Dol Jatra, Dolyatra, Dolo Jatra, Doul Utsav, or Deul, Dol Purnima celebrates the love between Radha and Krishna. It is celebrated in the Braj region, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, and Bengal.
Holika Dahan: 13 March
On Holika Dahan or Chotti Holi a bonfire is lit to celebrate the burning of the demoness, Holika. This ritual is symbolic of victory of good over evil.
According to legend, Holika was the sister of Hiranyakashipu, who acquired a boon that rendered her invulnerable to fire. She then attempted to kill her nephew, Prahlada, by placing him on her lap in a bonfire. However, she was immolated while Prahlada was saved from the fire.
Holi: 14 March
Holi is seen as a new beginning where people can release all their inhibitions and start fresh.
On Holi think big crowds, colored dye, water guns, music, dancing, and partying. During the Holi Festival, people dance through the streets and throw colour on each others.