IN PHOTOS: Holi celebrations kickstart in Mathura as the sky turns colourful

Vibrant festivities of Holi have begun. People of Braj were seen smearing each other with colours the marking the beginning of the most colourful festivals of India

Updated On: 2024-03-20 04:01 PM IST

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This year, Holi will be celebrated across India from March 24-25. Photo Courtesy: AFP

The festival of Holi holds great significance in Hindu mythology. It is celebrated with great fervour, especially in the Braj region which includes Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, or Nandgaon. Pic/ANI

As legends go, these places are where Lord Krishna spent most of his life. Braj is also home to many religious sites. Pic/PTI

With the main Holi just a few days away, the Braj region has already begun their celebrations. The Shri Ladliji Temple in Barsana witnessed a spirited celebration. Pic/PTI

The Lathmar Holi of Barsana also filled the air with vibrant colours and festive spirit. Besides playing with Holi colours, women were also seen playfully beating men as a part of traditional celebrations. Pic/PTI

Lathmar Holi is played to celebrate the legend of Lord Krishna being beaten by Radha and Gopis with sticks when he smeared colour on them. Pic/PTI

Due to this and many such forms of rituals, the Braj Ki Holi is considered to be one of the most vibrant Holi celebrations in India. Pic/ANI

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