Braj Holi Tour Package 2026 | Barsana & Vrindavan Holi

Barsana Phool Maar & Laddu Holi – Shriji Temple

Date: 25 February 2026 (Wednesday)

Location: Shriji Temple

Phool Maar and Laddu Holi mark 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:

1. Ideal for families and senior travelers
2. Purely devotional and eco-friendly Holi
3. Strong cultural and mythological significance

Barsana Lathmar Holi – Main Barsana Holi

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.

Why this event is important:

1. A unique tradition found nowhere else in the world
2. Represents equality, tradition, and folk culture
3. A major highlight of Braj Holi tour packages

Nandgaon Lathmar Holi

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.

Why this event is important:

1. Less commercial and more traditional
2. Deep connection to Krishna’s birthplace village
3. Ideal for cultural photographers and researchers

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