The festival of colors- Holi is like a new beginning of happiness and excitement. In the different corners of India, this festival of joy and colors is celebrated on the day of full moon, in the Spring season (Phalgun month) during a beautiful transition period of winters to summers. The tradition of Holika Dahan also has scientific logic of temperature maintenance and bacterial growth behind it.
Even you can feel a new life in your surroundings with a freshness in flora and fauna. The dance, celebration, scrumptious food and bathe in the beautiful rainbow colors has their unique experience which attracts the countless worldwide visitors to India. In different locations, you'll feel a new look of Holi celebration. If you are still planning for this colorful day, then we help to introduce about the popular sites of India which offers a unique experience.
BARSANA- An entertaining women hold
The Holi of Barsana is a way to get the traditional touch of this festival. In the typical traditions of the small town, the people follow the legends of true and the divine lovers Radha and Krishna. In the remembrance of this day, the group of men come from Krishna's village, Nandgaon and play Holi with Barsana women.
This celebration is famous with the name of Lathmar Holi. With the real colors of joy, happiness and fun both groups of men & women teasing each other and women are beaten men with wooden sticks.
MATHURA & VRINDAVAN- A real essence of traditions
The celebration style of Holi at the 'land of Krishna' is unique and different from the other parts of the country. Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna and at Vrindavan, he spent his childhood. The long celebration of around 40 days known as 'Holi Utsav' which is played with the natural colors, flowers, colored water, sweets and spiritual songs.
There is gorgeous decoration at the famous temples (Banke Bihari Temple & Dwarkadhish Temple) in both the locations. The worldwide tourists and photographers visit the place to cover this beautiful event.
JAIPUR- A festival close to Royal culture & heritage
Enjoy this colorful event at the royal land of Jaipur, Rajasthan where you can witness the unique way of celebration away from the regular part. At this special event, you can enjoy the folk dances, royal band, horses and elephant parades & their beauty contests.
One day before, the local people also follow the traditions of Holika Dahan. Such well organized cultural events give an extra spark to Holi which is beautifully attended by locals and foreigners.
PUNJAB- A day to show physical strength
In Sikhism, the day has special meaning in a form of annual fair which is named as 'Hola Mohalla' by 10th Guru Sri Gobind Singh Ji. This fair is popular in the whole country, especially in Punjab (at Anandpur Sahib).
Here you can witness an entirely different form of this festival after watching the daring acts by Nihang Sikhs like martial arts, mock sword fights, Kusti, Gatka, horse-riding and much more.
GOA- A place to celebrate and welcome the Spring
Are you waiting for a full-fledged event which gives you a real joy of carnival and festival then Goa is the exact place. Apart from any caste, color or creed, you've to simply mix yourself in the entertaining and joyous surroundings of Goa. The Goan locals celebrate Shigmotsav during this Spring time which is an event full of dance, music, joy and colours.
This musical fare in the beach surroundings is like a complete energetic trip with the joy of party, event or a complete festival celebration.
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