Holi Celebration in Vrindavan

The weeklong celebration of Holi in Vrindavan and Mathura starts 7 days before the exact Holi date. There are various kinds of Holi celebration held in both of these two twin scared cities such as Laddoo Holi, Lathmar Holi in Nandgaon and Barsana, Phoolon ki Holi, Chhadi Maar Holi, Widows Holi and many more. Let’s read about some of the unique Holi in Vrindavan and Mathura.

Laddoo Holi -  Laddoo Holi is held at Sriji Temple in Barsana. It is a unique Holi celebration in which devotees are being showered with Laddoos which were offered to the Lord Krishna as a Prasad.

Lathmar Holi – Lathmar Holi is being played at Barsana and Nandgaon village in Mathura. It is a fun celebration in which the men of Nandgaon (the village of Lord Krishna) visit Barsana (the village of Radha) and men throw colors at the women of Barsana and they defend themselves by hitting men in a playful manner. It is a fun reenactment of Krishna’s mischief with Radha and her friends.

Phoolon Ki Holi -  Phoolon ki Holi is held at Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan. To get the unique experience every devotee must play Holi in Vrindavan. Instead of colors priest shower devotees with flowers. Devotional music and culuteal performance also takes places at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple.

Chhadi Maar Holi – Chhadi Maar Holi is similar to Lath Maar Holi. Women beat men with sticks while men protect themselves and throw colors at women. Even kids participate and do innocent pranks in a playful manner.

Widow’s Holi – Widow’s Holi is held at Gopinath Temple. It is unique celebration in which widow’s who were once not allowed to participate in any occasions, gather and play Holi with each other and break the patriarchy and norms of the society and give message that every devotee is beloved for the Lord Krishna.

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