Braj Holi 2024 Schedule: Day-wise Schedule, Events and Activities of Mathura, Vrindavan And Barsana

Holi 2024 in Mathura: Holi, the vibrant festival of colors. It embodies a profound cultural and spiritual significance deeply rooted in the Indian ethos. From the legendary Lathmar Holi in Barsana to the divine Raslila in Vrindavan, and the grand procession in Mathura, each day unfolds with its own unique charm and fervor. Read this article for clear information about the day-wise schedule, events, and activities of Holi 2024 in Vrindavan, Barsana, and Mathura.

What are the types of Holi?

Holi is celebrated at the end of winter, on the last full moon day of the Hindu luni-solar calendar month, marking the spring, making the date vary with the lunar cycle. It falls typically in March, but sometimes late February of the Gregorian calendar. The different types of Holi in India are Lathmar Holi, Dol Jatra, Phaguwa, Rang Panchmi/Shigmo, Yaosang, Baithaki/Khadi, Manjal Kuli/Ukuli, Basant Utsav, and Dola.

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Holi 2024 in Vrindavan, Barsana, and Mathura 

Embark on the journey of happiness and spirituality through the day-wise schedule, events, and activities of Holi 2024 in Vrindavan, Barsana, and Mathura, where every moment is imbued with the essence of love, unity, and celebration.

Day-wise Holi 2024 Celebration in Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana

Laddu Holi

'Laddoo Holi' is celebrated with great joy and pomp in the Shri Ji temple in Mathura's Barsana. The priest known as 'Panda' visits Nandgaon from Barsana to play Holi. When the Panda returns to Barsana, he receives a typical welcome where he is showered with laddoos.

#Rangotsav2024 begins in the holy land of #Barsana with #LaddooHoli, accentuating the holy vibes of the festival of colours!
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The devotees gather in large numbers at Shriji Temple, and laddus (sweet balls) are thrown at them amidst colours, songs, and dances. They enjoy themselves immensely and reverently accept the sweets as a blessing. Recalling the time when Krishnaji played Holi with Radhaji and showered her with flowers, people shower flowers on the idols of Shri Krishna and Radhaji. 

Lathmar Holi

Barsana Lathmar Holi is a world-famous event attended by thousands of devotees. It is said that when Shri Krishna and his friends used to visit Barsana to play Holi with Radhaji, she and her friends would chase them away with bamboo sticks, or lath. This tradition has taken the form of a ritual, since then. In modern times, men from Nandgaon visit Barsana and the ladies shove them off with bamboo sticks. 

#LatthmaarHoli in #Barsana set a playful environment of colours, painting #Braj in different hues.✨#Rangotsav2024 #Rangotsav #Braj #FestivalOfColours #Holi #Holi2024 #FindYourWay #BrajKiHoli #MathuraVrindavan #UttarPradesh #UPTourism@MukeshMeshram pic.twitter.com/7Jl1gZtYM2 — UP Tourism (@uptourismgov) March 18, 2024

The next day is the turn of the Nandgaon ladies to take sweet revenge. The Barsana boys visit Nandgaon to drench the women in colour, but the local women ward off the men with their bamboo sticks. And the duel takes the form of a lavish celebration that is well-known across the globe.

Phoolwali Holi

Phoolon wali Holi, or the "Holi of Flowers," is a unique celebration where colorful flower petals replace traditional dry and wet colors. Originating from the legends of Lord Krishna and Radha, it symbolizes their playful love. Significantly, it fosters a gentler, eco-friendly approach to Holi, emphasizing the beauty of nature and promoting a sense of harmony and renewal.

Experience the vibrant 'Phoolon Ki Holi' in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh! This unique celebration fills the air with the colours of flowers, spreading joy and cheer.
Don't miss out on the enchanting experience!#Rangotsav2024 #Rangotsav #Braj #FestivalOfColours #Holi #Holi2024 pic.twitter.com/VgWWSpSOEk — UP Tourism (@uptourismgov) March 18, 2024

Widow’s Holi

Widow's Holi or "Holi of the Widows," is a poignant tradition observed in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, where widows, often marginalized, break social norms to partake in the festival of colors. In defiance of societal restrictions, they celebrate Holi with fervour, symbolizing the triumph of love over despair, and the reclaiming of joy and dignity in their lives.

Holika Dahan

Holika Dahan marks the victory of good over evil. According to folklore, Prahlad's devotion to Lord Vishnu angered his father, Hiranyakashipu, who conspired with Holika to burn Prahlad alive. However, Holika's boon turned against her, and Prahlad emerged unscathed while Holika perished. This ritual signifies the triumph of virtue over vice, celebrated by burning effigies of Holika amidst prayers and festivities.

Holi

Holi, a Hindu festival, celebrates the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring. Legend speaks of Lord Krishna's playful use of colors to express love for Radha. It symbolizes unity, forgiveness, and the triumph of light over darkness. Participants joyously splash colors, dance, and share sweets, fostering harmony and renewal in communities.

Huranga Holi

Huranga Holi is a unique tradition observed in Dauji Temple, Mathura, where women playfully strip men of their shirts and beat them with sticks. According to folklore, it commemorates Lord Krishna's jest with the women of Barsana. This playful exchange symbolizes Krishna's playful interactions with the gopis, adding a lively dimension to the festival's festivities.

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Holi 2024 in Vrindavan, Barsana, and Mathura will linger on, etched in the hearts of all who will be fortunate to partake in its splendor. In these sacred towns, where the playful antics of Lord Krishna and Radha come alive amidst a sea of colors, Holi isn't merely a festival, it's a spiritual journey, a testament to the enduring bond between humanity and the divine.

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