Indian Culture
Top 5 Destinations to Celebrate Holi 2023 in North India
Holi in india, the festival of colors, is one of the most popular and vibrant festivals celebrated across India. It is a time to come together with friends and family and celebrate the arrival of spring. North India, in particular, is known for its enthusiastic and exuberant celebrations of Holi. Here are the top 5 destinations to celebrate Holi in North India:
1. Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan:
Mathura and Vrindavan are the most popular destinations to celebrate Holi in India. These towns are considered to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna and the Holi celebrations here are truly unique. Here Holi festival begins from Ashtami (27 Feb 2023)with Ladoo Holi. The Lathmar Holi in Barsana is a famous celebration that draws huge crowds. At the end of the Holi festival, Dauji ka Huranga is full-Colour water and musical festival in which Devar(Husband’s younger brother) are beaten by ladies and tears their clothes. Holi in Mathura is unique and celebrated for weeks not only a single day.
Here is a list of Holi Programs
| Date | Holi | Location | Timing |
| 27/2 | Ladoo Holi | Radha Rani Temple Barsana | Day Time |
| 28/2 | Lathmar Holi | Near Radha Rani Temple Barsana | 4 Pm to 5 Pm |
| 1/3 | Lathmar Holi | Nandbhawan, NandGaon | |
| 3/3 | Phoolwali Holi | Banke Bihari temple, Vrindavan | Day Time |
| 3/3 | Mathura Holi | Special Event At the birth place of Krishna | |
| 4/3 | Chhadimar Holi | Gokul | |
| No Fix Date | Widow’s Holi | Pagla Baba Ashram, Vrindavan | Noon |
| 7/3 | Holi | Banke Bihari temple, Vrindavan | 9 Am to 1.30 Pm |
| 7/3 | Holi Dahan | Mathura | Evening |
| 8/3 | Holi (Colour&Water) | Dwarkadheesh temple, Mathura | 10 am to 1.30 pm |
| 9/3 | Dauji ka Huranga | Dauji Temple, Baldeo, 30 km from Mathura | 12.30 to 4 pm |
2. Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and a popular place to celebrate Holi. People celebrate the festival by throwing colors and water at each other. There is also an Elephant festival held on the eve of Holi (8 March 2023). Govind Dev ji Mandir is the most famous place to celebrate Holi in Jaipur.
| Date | Location | Timing |
| 8/3 | Polo ground, Jaipur | Evening |
| 9/3 | Govind Dev JI Temple | Day Time |
| 9/3 | Khatushyamji (50 km from Jaipur) | morning to 12.30 Pm |
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3. Pushkar
Pushkar is a small town in Rajasthan and famous for its vibrant Holi celebrations that attract a lot of tourists. Here on this festival of colors music and colors excites me more. Holi in Pushkar 2023 in organised by RTDC and it starts from 4 march to 7 march.
4. Udaipur
Udaipur is a beautiful city in Rajasthan where people gather at the City Palace to play with colors and enjoy the festivities.
5. Agra
Agra is famous for the Taj Mahal and also celebrates Holi with great enthusiasm. The Taj Mahotsav, a cultural festival held during Holi, is a major attraction.
