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Home / Lifestyle / Culture / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Holi celebrations kickstart in Mathura as the sky turns colourful

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

Updated On: 20 March, 2024 04:01 PM IST | Editor

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

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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

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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
<p>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</p>

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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

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

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

<p>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</p>

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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

<p>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</p>

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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

<p>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</p>

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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

<p>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</p>

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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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