10 Best Places To Celebrate Holi In India

10 Best Places To Celebrate Holi In India

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Mathura

Mathura

A vibrant procession, children dressed up as Lord Krishna and Radha, celebrations with gulaal at Dwarkadheesh Temple - Mathura, which is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna, is one of the best places in India to celebrate Holi. (Pic: ANI)

Vrindavan

Vrindavan

Vrindavan is another top place to celebrate the festival of colours. It's known for "phoolon ke Holi' and the main celebrations take place at the Banke Bihari Temple. (Pic: ANI)

Barsana

Barsana

Barsana near Mathura is known for its iconic Lathmar Holi where men get playfully beaten by women with sticks on Holi. But visit a week earlier than the actual Holi, when the Lathmar Holi takes place. (Pic: ANI)

Shantiniketan

Shantiniketan

Holi in Shantiniketan, West Bengal, is all about dry colours and cultural programmes. It is celebrated as Basant Utsav or the spring festival, which Rabindranath Tagore introduced. (Pic: ANI)

Udaipur

Udaipur

According to reports, the Maharaja lights the ceremonial bonfire in the palace courtyard - Mewar Holika Dahan - and kick-starts Holi in this resplendent Rajasthani town. On the day of Holi, the narrow alleys come alive with festivities and of course, colours. (Pic: Freepik)

Goa

Goa

Yes, your favourite beach destination is also a great place to visit on Holi. The festival is known as 'Shigmo' in Goa. Get ready to celebrate with bands, parades and nighttime musical fares. (Pic: Freepik)

Hampi

Hampi

Revel in the beauty of the heritage monuments of Hampi as they come alive on the two days of Holi. (Pic: Pixabay)

Jaipur

Jaipur

The beautiful Rajasthan capital looks all the more resplendent on Holi. Majestic processions, cultural programmes, Holi celebrations at grand forts and resorts and elephant festivals make Holi a memorable experience in Pink City. (Pic: Freepik)

Pushkar

Pushkar

The ancient city of Pushkar is a lively place to be during Holi. Pushkar attracts national and international tourists and Holi sees many popular festivals, apart from local lanes being dotted with people celebrating with colours. (Pic: ANI)

Delhi

The country's capital has numerous Holi parties and events which include good food, music, DJs, rain dances, pool parties and more. So for a cosmopolitan Holi, go to Delhi. (Pic: Pixabay)

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