The Braj region, including Vrindavan, Barsana, Nandgaon, and Mathura, will celebrate annual Braj Holi Rangotsav for 40 days. The festival, rooted in the stories of Lord Krishna and Radha, begins on February 3rd with Basant Panchami and concludes on March 22nd with Rang Panchami.
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The festival features Lathmar Holi, Flower Holi, Laddu Holi, and Huranga. Key events include flag hoisting at Ladliji Temple on February 3rd, a Holi procession on February 28th, and Lathmar Holi in Barsana on March 8th and Nandgaon on March 9th. Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple will host Phoolon ki Holi on March 10th, and Holika Dahan will occur on March 13th. Huranga celebrations will take place at Baldev’s Dauji Temple and other locations from March 15th to 21st.
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Braj Holi 2025 Schedule
| Date | Event Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 February | Basant Panchami – Holi flag hoisting | Ladliji Temple, Barsana |
| 28 February | Maha Shivaratri – First Holi procession | Ladliji Temple, Barsana |
| 7 March | Phag Aamantran – Laddu Holi in the evening | Ladliji Mahal, Barsana |
| 8 March | Lathmar Holi | Barsana |
| 9 March | Lathmar Holi | Nandgaon |
| 10 March | Rangbhari Holi and Phoolon ki Holi | Vrindavan, Banke Bihari Temple |
| 11 March | Holi celebrations | Dwarkadheesh Temple, Gokul |
| 12 March | Holi at Banke Bihari Temple and Dol Celebrations | Vrindavan |
| 13 March | Holika Dahan | Phalen and across Braj |
| 14 March | Dhulhadi – Rangon ki Holi | Entire Braj region |
| 15 March | Huranga | Baldev’s Dauji Temple |
| 16 March | Huranga | Nandgaon |
| 17 March | Traditional Huranga | Jao village |
| 18 March | Charakula Dance | Mukharai |
| 19 March | Huranga | Batain |
| 20 March | Huranga | Gidoh |
| 21 March | Rang Panchami – Huranga | Khaira |
| 22 March | Holi celebrations | Ranganathji Temple, Vrindavan |
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Lathmar Holi: Women chase men with sticks in a reenactment of Radha and Krishna’s playful traditions.
Phoolon ki Holi: Banke Bihari Temple hosts a Holi celebration with flower petals instead of colors.
Huranga: A spirited Holi tradition celebrated at Baldev’s Dauji Temple with music and dance.
Holika Dahan and Dhulhadi: The symbolic burning of Holika signifies the victory of good over evil, followed by a day filled with colors.
The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year, offering a glimpse into the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Braj region.
