7 places in India that are famous for Holi celebrations | Know why-
With Holi just around the corner, there are Indian places that are famous for Holi celebrations, know why
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1. Vrindavan
Famous for its flower Holi i.e. phoolon wali Holi and is perfect for those wary of regular colours and festivites and do not mind beautiful fragrances around!
2. Agra
There are endless glasses of thandai, lots of vigour and colour, and relentless energy. This kind of Holi is for those who are energtic and love loud celebrations.
3. Purulia
Holi in Purulia is known as Basanta Utsav; folk dances, Baul performances await you here
4. Mathura
People from all over the world visit Mathura to witness a grand celebration as the city is known to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. People have a lot of fun playing with flowers and colours during the festival here, which lasts for 9 days.
5. Barsana
Barsana celebrates "Lath Mar Holi", where women have a tradition of beating men with sticks while men protect themselves with shields. This can be quite interesting to witness!
6. Udaipur
Holi celebrations in Udaipur make the city look royal. You can witness a two-day Holi celebration and kickstarts from the City Palace. The celebrations are presided over by the Maharaja of Udaipur and the House of Mewar.
7. Shantiniketan
Rabindranath Tagore started the celebration of Holi in Shantiniketan. Since then, the festival has taken over the entire state of West Bengal. People gather around at various community spots, apply colours on each other’s faces and dance their hearts out. It is called Basant Utsav there.