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

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Holi 2024: Go beyond colors! Choose Made-in-India gifts for your loved ones Their playful antics with colours during Holi have become legendary, inspiring devotees to partake in joyous celebrations. Here are the different forms of Holi celebrated in 'Braj': The Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan hosts Phoolwali Holi, where the enchanting tale of Lord Krishna and Radha playing with flowers comes alive. Devotees gather at the temple to witness a priest, representing Lord Krishna, showering colourful flowers upon them.

Also Read: Holi 2024: A quick guide on where to celebrate festival of colours in Delhi and Mumbai This beloved celebration draws a large number of visitors who come to partake in the festivities and immerse themselves in the spiritual ambiance of Vrindavan. On March 23, widows in Vrindavan eagerly await the Widow's Holi at Radha Gopinath Temple. Despite enduring the loss of their husbands, they joyfully come together to celebrate, embracing the colorful festivities.

March 24 is marked by Holika Dahan and Holi of flowers at Banke Bihari Temple, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. In the Braj region, people light bonfires in remembrance of Prahlad's victory over Holika. Also Read: Bengaluru water crisis: ‘No rain dance, pool parties’ for Holi 2024.

See what's allowed, what's not here On March 25, Holi is celebrated with zeal in Mathura and Vrindavan, where priests sprinkle natural colours like Gulal on attendees, drawing people from all over the country to partake in the jubilant festivities. March 26 brings the traditional Huranga Holi in Baldev at Dauji Temple, where both men and women engage in playful exchanges of colours. This festival, celebrated nationwide, symbolizes the arrival of spring and the