‘Widows Holi’ celebrated in Vrindavan with colours and joy
1 week, 6 days ago

‘Widows Holi’ celebrated in Vrindavan with colours and joy

The Hindu  

'Widows' Holi' - a distinctive cultural celebration held in Vrindavan has become a symbol of transformative change and stands as a vibrant testament to inclusion and compassion. Celebrations also kicked off with Laddu Mar Holi at the Shri Ladliji Maharaj temple in Barsana, where devotees threw sweets at each other in a joyous ritual. This year, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Rangotsav 2025 at Shri Radha Bihari Inter College in Barsana, Mathura, and showered flower petals on the gathered crowd. He offered prayers at Shri Radha Bihari Inter College in Barsana, Mathura, after inaugurating Rangotsav 2025.

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‘Dauji ka Huranga’ marks end of Holi in Braj
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Dauji ka Huranga’ marks end of Holi in Braj

Hindustan Times  

While Holi ended for the rest of the country a day before, the celebrations continued in full festive fervour in Braj, more so in the renowned Dauji temple of Baldev in Mathura district, on Saturday. Huranga Holi celebrations began around Saturday noon on the premises of Dauji temple even as Holi songs and colour filled the arena. “This is an …

Holi 2025: India Celebrates Festival of Colors with Joy, Unity, and Tradition Across Cities
1 week, 5 days ago

Holi 2025: India Celebrates Festival of Colors with Joy, Unity, and Tradition Across Cities

ABP News  

Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, is being celebrated with immense enthusiasm across India in 2025. This year, Holi will be observed on March 14, 2025, and the celebrations are expected to be bigger than ever, with people from all walks of life coming together to enjoy the spirit of unity and love.The festival spans two days. On the second …

Holi 2025: Festive fervour begins across country with colours, music and joy | See Pics
1 week, 6 days ago

Holi 2025: Festive fervour begins across country with colours, music and joy | See Pics

India TV News  

Holi 2025: Festive fervour begins across country with colours, music and joy | See Pics Holi 2025: In several states, celebrations will begin with the Holika Dahan, a ritual bonfire that symbolises the victory of devotion and righteousness. In Mathura and Vrindavan, famous for their grand Holi celebrations, devotees began the traditional rituals, including the famous Lathmar Holi. The festive …

Vidyut Jammwal celebrates Holi at Shri Dwarkadhish Temple in Mathura. Watch
2 weeks ago

Vidyut Jammwal celebrates Holi at Shri Dwarkadhish Temple in Mathura. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Holi, actor Vidyut Jammwal blew a conch shell as he interacted with media after participating in the celebrations at Shri Dwarkadhish Temple in Mathura. The Holi festivities in Mathura, widely regarded as the birthplace of Lord Krishna, will culminate with grand processions, cultural performances, and temple rituals leading up to the main Holi festival. The famous Lathmar Holi …

Holi 2025: Widows celebrate festival of colours at Gopinath Temple in Vrindavan
2 weeks ago

Holi 2025: Widows celebrate festival of colours at Gopinath Temple in Vrindavan

Live Mint  

Holi 2025: Widows at Vrindavan on Wednesday celebrated Holi with much fervour, smearing gulal on to each other, as the festival of colours seeks to paint India in vibrant shades. A video from the Gopinath temple in Mathura shows hundreds of widows and other people participating in the festivities as the temple area is soaked in bright colours ahead of …

Phool to Lathmar: 5 special Holi celebrations that make Mathura and Vrindavan a must-visit
2 weeks ago

Phool to Lathmar: 5 special Holi celebrations that make Mathura and Vrindavan a must-visit

India TV News  

Phool to Lathmar: 5 special Holi celebrations that make Mathura and Vrindavan a must-visit Experience the vibrant Holi celebrations of Mathura and Vrindavan! However, the celebration of Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan, two cities steeped in the rich traditions of Lord Krishna, takes the festivities to a whole new level. These towns, located in Uttar Pradesh, are believed to be …

Braj Holi 2025 full calendar: Lathmar to Phoolwali Holi, know all about 40-day Rangotsav festival in Mathura, Vrindavan
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Braj Holi 2025 full calendar: Lathmar to Phoolwali Holi, know all about 40-day Rangotsav festival in Mathura, Vrindavan

Hindustan Times  

Braj Holi is one of India’s most vibrant and cherished festivals, deeply rooted in the playful legends of Lord Krishna and Radha. Braj Holi 2025: Braj Holi, a vibrant festival in India, lasts 40 days and celebrates the legends of Lord Krishna and Radha. Braj Holi 2025 Schedule Date Event Location 28 February Maha Shivaratri – First Holi procession Ladliji …

Holi 2025: Unique festive traditions across India you can't miss
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Holi 2025: Unique festive traditions across India you can't miss

India Today  

Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, is a cheerful festival that signifies the victory of spring as well as the triumph of good over evil. NORTH INDIA: COLOURFUL FESTIVITIES Particularly in the northern regions of India, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi, Holi is a vibrant festival and spans over two days. WESTERN INDIA: SPECIFICS CUSTOMS In Maharashtra, …

When is Banke Bihari Holi 2025 in Vrindavan: Date, celebrations and what to expect
2 weeks, 2 days ago

When is Banke Bihari Holi 2025 in Vrindavan: Date, celebrations and what to expect

India Today  

Holi at Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan is a unique and enchanting experience, blending spirituality with vibrant celebrations. Overall, Banke Bihari Holi in Vrindavan offers a unique blend of spirituality, culture, and vibrant celebrations, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic Holi experience. DATE AND CELEBRATIONS Phoolon ki holi: This celebration, also known as Flower Holi, will …

Barsana Lathmaar Holi: Nandgaon’s Youngest Participant Faces Playful Stick Blows from Gopis
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Barsana Lathmaar Holi: Nandgaon’s Youngest Participant Faces Playful Stick Blows from Gopis

ABP News  

As the festival of colors approaches, Barsana’s famous Lathmaar Holi is once again captivating devotees and tourists alike. In a heartwarming moment, a young boy from Nandgaon became the center of attention as the Gopis playfully struck him with sticks, a symbolic tradition of this unique Holi celebration.Barsana, known for its vibrant and historic Holi festivities, witnessed thousands gathering to …

Lucknow Diary | Vrindavan widows to set Guinness record with historic Holi celebration
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Lucknow Diary | Vrindavan widows to set Guinness record with historic Holi celebration

New Indian Express  

Colours of inspiration and an aura of positivity are set to break the stereotypes in Vrindavan, where over 2,000 widows will create a historic record by playing Holi together this year. Vrindavan’s social organisations and UP tourism department have come together to host the remarkable ‘Widows’ Holi-2025’, aiming at a Guinness World Record. Akash Anand most sought-after Akash Anand, the …

Watch Video: ’Lathmaar’ Holi celebration begins in Mathura’s Barsana amid much fanfare
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Watch Video: ’Lathmaar’ Holi celebration begins in Mathura’s Barsana amid much fanfare

Live Mint  

The famed 'lathmar' holi of Mathura began with much fanfare in Barsana as a part of the elaborate Holi festival celebrations. The men from Nandgaon try to drench the Barsana women, where women playfully hit men with sticks, reenacting Krishna's legendary visit to Radha's village. The vibrant festival of Holi kicked off with Laddu Mar Holi with great enthusiasm at …

Braj Holi 2025: Full 40-day festival schedule for Mathura and Vrindavan
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Braj Holi 2025: Full 40-day festival schedule for Mathura and Vrindavan

India Today  

The Braj region, encompassing Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, and Nandgaon, is set to celebrate the annual Braj Holi Rangotsav—a 40-day festival filled with vibrant traditions and cultural events. Below is a comprehensive schedule of the major festivities: February 3, 2025: Basant Panchami – Holi flag hoisting Location: Ladliji Temple, Barsana Description: The festival begins with the hoisting of the Holi flag, …

Holi 2024 in pictures | Colourful celebrations underway across the nation
1 year ago

Holi 2024 in pictures | Colourful celebrations underway across the nation

The Hindu  

On March 25, people stepped out of their homes to paint the streets in vibrant colours as they celebrated the festival Holi across India. People play with colour during Holi festival celebrations at a temple, in Sarangpur, Gujarat, Monday, March 25, 2024. Hindu saints pour flowers on another as they celebrate Holi festival at the Lord Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad, …

5 diverse and unique Holi celebrations across India
1 year ago

5 diverse and unique Holi celebrations across India

India TV News  

Image Source : Wikipedia 1/6 5 diverse and unique Holi celebrations across India Image Source : Google 2/6 Lathmar Holi in Barsana: In Barsana, near Mathura, Lathmar Holi is a unique tradition where women playfully chase men with sticks while the men defend themselves with shields and try to drench the women in coloured water. Image Source : Google 3/6 …

Holi 2024: Why do we celebrate Holi? Know history and significance of the festival of colours
1 year ago

Holi 2024: Why do we celebrate Holi? Know history and significance of the festival of colours

Hindustan Times  

Holi, the festival of colours, is just around the corner and we can't wait to celebrate this vibrant festival with family and friends. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timings are as follows: Purnima Tithi Begins - 09:54 AM on March 24, 2024 Purnima Tithi Ends - 12:29 PM on March 25, 2024 Holi 2024 History and Significance Holi is …

Widow's Holi at Vrindavan 2024: Date, history, significance and everything you need to know
1 year ago

Widow's Holi at Vrindavan 2024: Date, history, significance and everything you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Holi, the festival of colour, love and celebration, is intricately woven into the rich mythological tapestry of India. Vrindavan's Widow Holi is more than just a festival; it's a profound celebration of inclusion and compassion. But as times have changed, groups and cities have come together to support widows and reinterpret customs to promote tolerance and compassion; Vrindavan's Widow Holi …

Holi 2024: ‘From phoolwali to gulaal..,’ Know spectrum of ‘Braj Ki Holi’ here
1 year ago

Holi 2024: ‘From phoolwali to gulaal..,’ Know spectrum of ‘Braj Ki Holi’ here

Live Mint  

Braj Ki Holi 2024: Holi also commemorates various mythological events, including the burning of Holika, representing the victory of Prahlad's devotion to Lord Vishnu over the demonic forces of his father, Hiranyakashipu. In regions like Vrindavan and Mathura, Holi holds particular significance as it celebrates the divine love between Lord Krishna and Radha. Here are the different forms of Holi …

Chhadi Mar Holi 2024 in Gokul: When and how will it be celebrated; All about significance, unique tradition and story
1 year ago

Chhadi Mar Holi 2024 in Gokul: When and how will it be celebrated; All about significance, unique tradition and story

Hindustan Times  

Chhadi Mar Holi 2024: The auspicious Hindu festival of Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, is right around the corner. Know all about the Chhadi Mar Holi played in Gokul: When and how will it be celebrated; all about significance, unique tradition and story. Chhadi Mar Holi of Gokul: When and how will it be celebrated; All about …

Holi 2024: 5 must-visit destinations in India to celebrate the festival of colours
1 year ago

Holi 2024: 5 must-visit destinations in India to celebrate the festival of colours

India TV News  

As Holi, the vibrant festival of colours, approaches, India gears up for one of its most joyous celebrations. Whether you prefer the traditional charm of Mathura and Vrindavan or the regal celebrations of Jaipur, Holi in India promises to be an unforgettable celebration of colour, joy, and cultural richness. Mathura and Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh Known as the birthplace of Lord …

UPBTVP, culture dept prepare for a grand Braj Rangotsav
1 year ago

UPBTVP, culture dept prepare for a grand Braj Rangotsav

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow The Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad and culture department have started preparations to organise a grand Rangotsav in Mathura. Minister of culture Jaiveer Singh said, “Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan is a lively celebration, deeply woven into the fabric of the region’s cultural and religious history. The festivities commence with Barsana’s Laddu Holi and Lathmar Holi and the …

India celebrates Holi, the festival of colours
2 years ago

India celebrates Holi, the festival of colours

ABC  

Wednesday marks the start of Holi, the festival of colours, a Hindu celebration where partygoers throw brightly coloured powders and water balloons at each other. After two years of celebrations subdued by the COVID-19 pandemic, Holi celebrations in India are back in full force as revellers hit the streets to join in on the festivities. A man applies coloured powder …

Holi 2023: India Rebounds From Pandemic As People Celebrate Festival Of Colours With Fervour
2 years ago

Holi 2023: India Rebounds From Pandemic As People Celebrate Festival Of Colours With Fervour

ABP News  

Holi 2023: The time of year has come when red becomes green, blue mixes with yellow, white meets pink and people separated by borders, are united by colours. #WATCH | Border Security Force personnel celebrate Holi near the International Border in the RS Pura sector of Jammu pic.twitter.com/afJzTxRygV — ANI March 7, 2023 Here are people playing colours with their …

Holi 2023: Date, history, significance; all you need to know
2 years ago

Holi 2023: Date, history, significance; all you need to know

Live Mint  

As the festival of colour is here and preparation for its celebrations is in full swing. Holi is also celebrated as a 'spring festival' in different parts of India. As per the Drik Panchang, the first day of holi also called as Choti Holi will be celebrated on March 7th this year. Holi celebration: Apart from the celebration with colours, …

How Holi is celebrated in different states of India
2 years ago

How Holi is celebrated in different states of India

India Today  

Holi is also called the ‘Festival of Colors’ or the ‘Festival of Love’. The vivid hues of colored powders and water used in Holi are supposed to stand for the celebration of the victory of good over evil as well as joy, love, and human solidarity. LATHMAR HOLI IN UTTAR PRADESH Holi is widely celebrated throughout the northern region of …

Holi 2023: Different traditions of celebration across India
2 years ago

Holi 2023: Different traditions of celebration across India

Firstpost  

The auspicious festival of Holi has almost arrived, and its fervour can be sensed in the air already. Holi is celebrated across India every year to mark the triumph of good over evil. Let’s have a look at the different traditions of Holi celebration across India: Phoolon Ki Holi in Vrindavan Unlike other regions, people don’t play Holi in Uttar …

Masan Holi 2023: How 50,000 'Holi Ghosts' Celebrate Lord Shiva at Kashi's Cremation Grounds
2 years ago

Masan Holi 2023: How 50,000 'Holi Ghosts' Celebrate Lord Shiva at Kashi's Cremation Grounds

News 18  

Said to be one of the most sacred cremation grounds, the Harishchandra Ghat in Varanasi was drenched in festivities on Friday after saints, seers and other devotees of Lord Shiva thronged the ghat to take part is one of the most peculiar traditions of playing Holi with the ashes and remains of the pyre. Pawan Chowdhary, one of the organisers …

Holi 2023: 10 must spots to visit during the 'Festival of Colours'
2 years, 1 month ago

Holi 2023: 10 must spots to visit during the 'Festival of Colours'

India Today  

The much-anticipated festival of the year is yet to arrive: Holi! Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: The biggest reason for the celebration of Holi in Mathura is its influence on the lives of the Krishna followers. Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh: The place marks the playland of Lord Krishna, which is the epicenter of the celebration of Holi in India. Agra, Uttar Pradesh: The …

Holi 2023: Mathura To Udaipur; Celebrate A Memorable Holi At These Destinations In India
2 years, 1 month ago

Holi 2023: Mathura To Udaipur; Celebrate A Memorable Holi At These Destinations In India

News 18  

Holi is one of the most popular and joyous festivals in India celebrated with great enthusiasm by people of all age groups. The week-long celebrations start with Lathmar Holi in Barsana, where women playfully hit men with sticks and it’s a fun and colourful spectacle to witness. The Holi Cow festival, which is held in the city every year, is …

Happy Holi 2022: From Holika Dahan to sacrifice of Kamdeva, here are some interesting facts about the festival of colours
3 years ago

Happy Holi 2022: From Holika Dahan to sacrifice of Kamdeva, here are some interesting facts about the festival of colours

Firstpost  

This festival seeks to break barriers, which divide people; it is one among the many festivals that brings together people of all religions for merry-making Holi is a festival which is celebrated to honour the triumph of good over evil. Most significant message from Holi: This festival seeks to break barriers, which divide people; it is one among the many …

Holi in Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana: Date, Time, Special things you should know
3 years ago

Holi in Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana: Date, Time, Special things you should know

India TV News  

Holi 2022 will fall on March 18. Know about date and importance of these nine days here: March 10th in 2022: Laddoo Holi in Barsara At Barsana's Radha Rani Temple, which is also called Shriji Temple Barsara, devotees celebrate Laddoo Holi which involves literally throwing sweets on each other during the festivities. March 12th in 2022: Lathmar Holi in Nandgaon …

Reasons why you should celebrate Holi 2022 in Mathura and Vrindavan this year!
3 years ago

Reasons why you should celebrate Holi 2022 in Mathura and Vrindavan this year!

India TV News  

Highlights Everyone is super excited as after two years, people will celebrate Holi in full spirits on March 18 Many are even planning to celebrate by going to places that are popular for their celebrations Among those are the names of two places-- Mathura and Vrindavan that are a must during Holi The festival of Holi has great significance in …

From Lath Mar to Hola Mohalla, 6 different types of Holi celebrations in India
3 years ago

From Lath Mar to Hola Mohalla, 6 different types of Holi celebrations in India

India TV News  

The vibrant festival of colors, Holi is just around the corner. Lathmar Holi---Uttar Pradesh One of the most popular forms of Holi is celebrated by the people of Uttar Pradesh, especially in areas of Barsana. The Lathmar Holi is celebrated a week before the Holi festival. Holla Mohalla---Punjab Punjab celebrates a different version of Holi in the form Holla Mohalla. …

Holi 2020: Check Dates of Lathmar, Laddu and Dhulandi Holi Here
5 years ago

Holi 2020: Check Dates of Lathmar, Laddu and Dhulandi Holi Here

The Quint  

A few days are left for the festival of Holi to commence. Holi is celebrated at the end of the month of Falgun on a full-moon day and mostly falls in the month of February or March. Holi festival begins with Holika Dahan, which is one day prior to Holi or Rangwali Holi, where people celebrate it by applying colours …

Barsana Holi 2018: All you need to know about the Lathmar Holi
7 years ago

Barsana Holi 2018: All you need to know about the Lathmar Holi

India TV News  

Holi, the festival of colours is here and when we talk about it, how can we forget the popular Lathmar Holi of Nandgaon and Barsana. It is said that there was a time when lord Krishna entered Barsana to tease his beloved Radha and in return her friends chased him out with sticks. Every year, men from Nandgaon visit Barsana …

A week before Holi, festivities begin for Vrindavan widows
9 years ago

A week before Holi, festivities begin for Vrindavan widows

Firstpost  

Imparting a touch of pathos to the celebrations would be an attempt to add a dash of colours to the otherwise insipid lives of the Vrindavan widows who live the life of a recluse, having been deserted by their families Mathura: It is still a week a to go for Holi but festivities have already begun in Brijbhumi Vrindavan. “One …

Laathimaar Holi in Barsana draws massive crowds | IndiaTV News
10 years ago

Laathimaar Holi in Barsana draws massive crowds | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Mathura/Vrindavan: Thousands of devotees and pilgrims watched the famous "Lathimaar Holi" of Barsana with keen excitement and boisterous cheers. Crossing the narrow lanes of Barsana they reached the Shri Ji temple atop the hill where 'samaj gayan' and music was in full flow late Friday evening. Talking about the uniqueness of Barsana Holi, Huriyarins Anita Sharma, Shyam Lata Sharma, Rajni …

In Pictures: Reaching out to Vrindavan widows
10 years, 9 months ago

In Pictures: Reaching out to Vrindavan widows

Al Jazeera  

Vrindavan, a town in northern India with an ancient history, is regarded as one of the most sacred places in Hinduism. The town is also home to thousands of widows who traditionally spend their remaining days without their family, leading a life of religious dedication. They are often sent to Vrindavan by their remaining family members once they become widows, …

Holi frenzy grips Krishna’s land
11 years ago

Holi frenzy grips Krishna’s land

The Hindu  

Holi festivities gripped the Krishna land here on Sunday with a riot of colours and devotional prayers in temples dotting the region. In Mathura, the whole stretch from Holi Gate to the Dwarkadheesh temple witnessed Holi fervour. People threw colours and gulal as they greeted one another with the customary three-time Holi hug. From Goverdhan to Barsana, Nand Gaon and …

Vrindavan: widows play Holi with colours, gulal
11 years ago

Vrindavan: widows play Holi with colours, gulal

India TV News  

Vrindavan : About 1000 widows, shunning the shackles of social stigma, today played Holi with colours and gulal at Meera Sahabhagini Ashram here. It was for the first time that the widows gathered in such a large number to play Holi with gulal and water colour at the 200-year-old Ashram.They poured colour on each other in the presence of a …

After decades of darkness, Vrindavan widows celebrate Diwali
11 years, 4 months ago

After decades of darkness, Vrindavan widows celebrate Diwali

Hindustan Times  

As the sun set on Thursday, there was a new light in Meera Sahabhagni Ashram, a century-old widow shelter in Vrindavan. I have asked my caretaker to bring powerful bombs.” Wearing a new Kolkata print saree, Ghosh helped 73-year-old Anjana Goswami, who also lives at the ashram, to make rangoli. Photos:Vrindavan widows break shackles, celebrate Holi “The mere thought of …

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