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Experience the complete Holi of Braj Bhoomi, where the festival is not one day, but a living tradition spread across villages, temples, and streets.
Date: 25 February 2026 (Wednesday)
Location: Shriji Temple
Phool Maar and Laddu Holi marks the formal beginning of Braj Holi celebrations. Held inside the sacred Shriji Temple, this event is deeply devotional rather than chaotic. Priests shower devotees with flower petals and sacred laddus while devotional bhajans dedicated to Radha Rani fill the temple courtyard.
This celebration symbolically recreates the legend where Shri Krishna showers Radha with flowers, making it one of the most spiritually uplifting Holi events in Braj. All colors used here are natural and flower-based, ensuring a safe and traditional celebration.
Why this event is important:
Strong cultural and mythological significance
Date: 26 February 2026 (Thursday)
Location: Barsana
Barsana Lathmar Holi is the most famous Holi celebration in India and attracts visitors from across the world. According to legend, Shri Krishna would visit Barsana to tease Radha and her companions, who would playfully chase him away with sticks.
Today, this tradition continues as women of Barsana symbolically strike men from Nandgaon with bamboo sticks (lath), while men protect themselves using shields. The event is energetic, controlled, and organized by local communities.
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Date: 27 February 2026 (Friday)
Location: Nandgaon
Following Barsana, the Holi celebration moves to Nandgaon, the village of Shri Krishna. Here, women welcome men from Barsana and reenact their own version of Lathmar Holi using colors, sticks, and playful teasing.
The atmosphere in Nandgaon is slightly less crowded but equally vibrant, making it a preferred choice for travelers seeking authentic village-style Holi celebrations.
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Date: 28 February 2026 (Saturday)
Location: Banke Bihari Temple
Rangbharni Ekadashi officially marks the start of color celebrations in Vrindavan. On this day, priests of Banke Bihari Temple throw gulal on devotees, symbolizing Lord Krishna granting permission to play Holi.
The narrow lanes surrounding the temple come alive with devotional singing, flower decorations, and spiritual enthusiasm.
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Date: 29 February 2026 (Sunday)
Location: Gopinath Temple
Widow Holi is a socially transformative celebration that allows widows living in Vrindavan ashrams to participate in Holi using colors. Traditionally excluded from festivities, these women now celebrate Holi with dignity, joy, and devotion.
The event is peaceful, emotional, and deeply meaningful, attracting responsible travelers, NGOs, and spiritual seekers.
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Date: 1 March 2026 (Sunday)
Location: Gokul
Chhadi Maar Holi in Gokul celebrates the mischievous childhood of Lord Krishna. Women playfully hit men with small sticks (chhadi), reenacting stories of young Krishna teasing the Gopis.
The celebration is often combined with a visit to Raman Reti, believed to be the playground of Bal Krishna.
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Date: 3 March 2026 (Tuesday)
Holika Dahan represents the victory of devotion and righteousness over evil. Bonfires are lit across Mathura and Vrindavan, commemorating Prahlad’s devotion and divine protection.
Families gather to perform rituals, offer prayers, and prepare spiritually for the grand color celebration the next day.
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Date: 4 March 2026 (Wednesday)
Location: Mathura & Vrindavan
Dhulandi is the main Holi day, where colors, water, music, and joy fill every street of Braj. Locals and visitors celebrate together using gulal, abir, water guns, and folk music.
This is the most energetic and visually vibrant day of Holi 2026.
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Date: 5 March 2026 (Thursday)
Location: Baldev
Dau Ji ka Huranga is the final and most intense Holi celebration of Braj. Celebrated at Dauji Temple, women playfully tear men’s clothes and beat them with sticks, symbolizing the power of Lord Balram.
Only descendants of Goswami Kalyan Dev Ji conduct this ritual, preserving its ancient authenticity.
Why this event is important:
Braj Holi 2026 begins on 25 February 2026 with Phool Maar and Laddu Holi in Barsana and concludes on 5 March 2026 with Dau Ji Ka Huranga in Baldev. The celebrations continue for nearly nine days across Barsana, Nandgaon, Vrindavan, Mathura, Gokul, and Baldev, each day having its own cultural and spiritual significance.
Barsana Holi Tours focus on the world-famous Lathmar Holi, where women playfully chase men with sticks as part of an age-old tradition linked to Lord Krishna and Radha Rani. Barsana is considered the birthplace of Radha, and its Holi celebrations are among the most unique and authentic in India, attracting travelers from across the globe.
It is recommended to book Barsana Holi tour packages at least 2–3 months in advance, ideally between November and December 2025, as hotels and transport in the Braj region get fully booked well before Holi due to heavy demand.
A standard Barsana Holi tour package usually includes:
Packages can be customized based on duration and comfort level.
Yes, Braj Holi is safe for tourists and international travelers when visited with a reliable local tour operator. Guided tours ensure safe movement through crowded areas, proper timing for temple visits, and secure transport arrangements. Families, solo travelers, and foreign guests regularly attend these celebrations.
Vrindavan Holi holds deep spiritual importance as it is closely associated with the divine pastimes of Lord Krishna. Celebrations at temples like Banke Bihari Temple symbolize devotion, joy, and divine love rather than just color play, making Vrindavan Holi a spiritually enriching experience.
A Vrindavan Holi tour package typically includes:
These packages are ideal for spiritual travelers and first-time visitors.
The best time to book a Vrindavan Holi tour is 3–4 months before Holi, especially if you plan to attend temple events and stay close to Vrindavan. Early booking ensures better hotel options and smoother festival access.
Mathura and Vrindavan are the birthplace and playground of Lord Krishna. Holi here is not a single-day event but a sequence of celebrations rooted in mythology, devotion, and tradition. Each location offers a different form of Holi, from temple rituals to village traditions.
Key attractions during Mathura Vrindavan Holi 2026 include:
Together, these events create the most complete Holi experience in India.
You can book a Mathura Vrindavan Holi tour package directly through Vrindavan Mathura Tourism, a local Braj-based travel company offering verified Holi tour packages, experienced guides, and comfortable stays. Booking early ensures availability during peak festival dates.
Yes, Vrindavan Mathura Tourism offers fully customized Holi 2026 tour packages based on your travel dates, group size, hotel preferences, and budget. Custom tours are ideal for families, international travelers, photographers, and spiritual groups.
Yes, Holi 2026 tour packages are available with pickup options from Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Mathura railway stations. Transport can be arranged by private car, tempo traveler, or coach depending on group size.
Booking with Vrindavan Mathura Tourism ensures:
This makes your Holi 2026 journey smooth, safe, and memorable.
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