Mathura Holi: Colourful Rain Pours Down In Lord Krishna’s Birthplace As Holi Festivities Kick Off

Holi is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in the country. Different parts of the country celebrate Holi in a plethora of ways. Some parts of the country even start the celebration way before the actual festival. Mathura, which is already a vibrant and beautiful place, is now even more vibrant as the colours of all kinds come pouring down. Holi festivities in Mathura have already begun and it is clear that people are having fun.

Mathura Holi: Colours In Lord Krishna’s Birthplace

Mathura is known for many things. It is the birthplace of Lord Krishna and this is where the iconic Lathmar Holi is played. This iconic place begins Holi celebrations a bit earlier than the rest of the places in the country.

In keeping with that, this year too, Mathura has begun Holi festivities and the entire region looks like a rainbow of colours. The Holi festivities first began in the Nandgaon region of Uttar Pradesh in India. Mathura followed soon after in commencing the festival of colours. People in Mathura are clearly having a fun-filled Holi as they colour their surroundings and their loved ones in a variety of shades.

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Shower Of Flowers In Barsana

Holi is played in many ways across different cultures in India. The town of Barsana, which is located close to Mathura, is also starting Holi festivities soon. This quaint little town in Uttar Pradesh has a unique way of celebrating Holi that will win your heart especially if you love flowers.

Flower Holi or Phoolmar Holi of Barsana is played with a vibrant array of flowers and it is just as beautiful and fragrant as you can imagine. This pretty flower Holi is a great alternative for those who do not enjoy being smeared with colour.

Even though regular colours are also used in Phoolmar Holi, the added element of flowers adds another dimension to this already colourful festival.

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Have you ever played Lathmar or Phoolmar Holi? Do share your experience with us in the comments below! Please also tell us how you like to celebrate Holi where you’re from.

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