Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, is a grand celebration that attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. The festival is called “Lathmar Holi,”( which means beating with sticks), and it is celebrated a few days before the actual Holi day.
In Mathura, the celebrations start at the Dwarkadhish Temple, where people gather to play with colors and dance to the beats of traditional music. The next day, the famous “Lathmar Holi” takes place in Barsana, a town near Mathura. Here, women beat men with sticks, and men try to protect themselves with shields.
The following day, the celebration moves to Nandgaon, where men chase women with colored water and playfully tease them. The celebration ends on the day of Holi, when people visit the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan to play Holi with Lord Krishna’s idol.
Holi in Jaipur is celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement. The entire city is adorned with colors, and people gather to play Holi and enjoy the festivities.
The celebrations start a week before the actual Holi day and continue for two days after. The highlight of the celebration is the ‘Elephant Festival,’ which takes place on the day before Holi. Here, beautifully decorated elephants walk in a procession, and people gather to watch and take pictures.
On the day of Holi, people gather to play with colors and dance to the beats of traditional music. The celebration is filled with sweets, traditional food, and drinks like thandai, a cold beverage made with milk, almonds, and spices.
Visitors can also explore the Krem Mawmluh Cave, which is the fourth longest cave in India and has unique rock formations. Mawkdok Dympep Valley, which offers a stunning view of the valley and the surrounding hills. Visitors can also explore the Krem Mawmluh Cave, which is the fourth longest cave in India and has unique rock formations.
