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Why to visit Barsana Holi
Barsana is a special place for Hindus because it's where Radha, who is loved by Shri Krishna, was born. People feel a lot of love and devotion there because it reminds them of the special relationship between Radha and Krishna. Barsana is also called "Braj-Bhoomi" and it's in a region that includes other villages like Vrindavan, Govardhan, and Gokul.
Festivals Celebrated Here:
Lathmaar Holi: Lathmaar Holi is a unique festival in India where people use sticks to play instead of just throwing colors. It's especially popular in Uttar Pradesh, in places like Mathura, Nandgaon, and Barsana.
During Lathmar Holi in Barsana, women start the celebration by putting colors on men. Everyone chants Radha and Krishna's names, sings songs, drinks thandai, and shares sweets. The next day, men return and try to color women, but the women defend themselves with sticks. If caught, men may have to dress like women and join the fun.
- Date: Six and seven days before Main Holi
- Time: Starts about 4:30-5 pm
- Popular Location: Nandgaon and Barsana
Laddu Mar Holi: The Holi celebrations in Braj start with Barsana's Laddu Mar Holi. Devotees gather at Shriji temple to catch laddoos thrown from the rooftop by priests. They then playfully throw laddoos at each other, symbolizing Shri Krishna's playful teasing by the Gopis.
- Date: Eight days before Main Holi
- Popular Location: Shri Ji Temple at Barsana (50 km away from Mathura)
Time for celebrating Barsana Holi
Barsana Holi is celebrated on the ninth day of the month of Phalgun according to the Hindu calendar. It corresponds to February or March. It is best to plan a visit to Barsana when Holi is celebrated.
How to Reach?
- By Train: The closest station is Mathura Junction, which is about 52.7 km away from Barsana.
- By Air: Barsana doesn't have its own airport. The nearest ones are in Agra and Delhi called Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Airport (115.6 km away) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (111 km away) from Barsana respectively.
- By Road: You can drive to Barsana in Uttar Pradesh if you want to take a long road trip. There are many national highways and expressways that lead to this holy town.
Attractions in Barsana
- Shri Radha Rani Mandir (800 m away)
- Kirti Mandir (1.6 km away)
- Rangeeli Mahal (2 km away)
- Dan Bihari Temple (1.4 km away)
