Braj Holi 2025 spans an impressive 40 days of celebrations across its entire region. This includes Holi in Barsana, Nandgaon, Vrindavan, and Mathura. Beginning on February 3rd with Basant Panchami and concluding on March 22nd with Rang Panchami, this festival honours Krishna's playful tradition of colouring Radha.
Holi in Barsana is the most vibrant celebration, famous for a unique ritual. During the Lathmar Holi in Barsana, women playfully beat men from neighbouring Nandgaon with sticks, bringing to life the ancient love story of Radha and Krishna. Whereas Holi in Vrindavan and Mathura continues the festivities with spectacular celebrations at Banke Bihari Temple, where devotees shower each other with flower-based colours while dancing to traditional music.
Let’s delve deep into the origin of celebrating Holi in Barsana, along with the dates 2025.
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