Planning to trip in Holi and explore places? Really good idea! I too love to explore different places and witness different ways how people celebrate festivals in India. Holi is vibrant festival and different parts of India has a different way of celebrating it. For instant, Holi in Konkani is known as Shimga and is celebrated for 15 days. Isn’t it interesting? In this post, I am sharing 12 awesome places to celebrate Holi in India. Hope this will help you plan your trip accordingly.
12 Awesome Places To Celebrate Holi In India
Mathura and Vrindavan: These are the birthplaces of Lord Krishna, and Holi is celebrated here with great zeal and enthusiasm. The week-long celebrations culminate in the grand Lathmar Holi, where women beat men with sticks.
Barsana: Barsana is famous for the Lathmar Holi, where women beat men with sticks. The Holi celebration in Barsana is unique and attracts visitors from all over the world.
Jaipur: Holi in Jaipur is celebrated with great enthusiasm, and people indulge in playing with colors, dancing, and singing. The city comes alive during Holi, and the festivities continue for several days.
Udaipur: Udaipur celebrates Holi with a royal touch. The city palace hosts a grand Holi celebration where the royal family also participates.
Hampi: Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for its ancient ruins. During Holi, people gather at the Hampi Bazaar and celebrate the festival with colors and music.
Delhi: Holi in Delhi is a riot of colors, with people playing with water and colors on the streets. The Holi celebrations in Delhi are vibrant and energetic.
Varanasi: Varanasi is known for its spiritual significance, and during Holi, the city celebrates the festival with colors and traditional rituals.
Shantiniketan: Shantiniketan, the hometown of Rabindranath Tagore, celebrates Holi as the spring festival of Basant Utsav. Students of the university dress up in yellow and perform traditional dances.
Goa: Goa celebrates Holi with music, dance, and a lot of colors. The beaches of Goa are the perfect place to celebrate the festival with friends and family.
Read: Planning to Celebrate Holi in Goa? Here’s what you should know
Pushkar: Pushkar is known for its famous Holi Mela, where people gather from all over the world to celebrate the festival.
Mumbai: Holi in Mumbai is celebrated with great enthusiasm, with people playing with colors and water on the streets.
Agra: Agra is famous for the Taj Mahal, and during Holi, the city celebrates the festival with a grand procession and cultural programs.
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