Last Update: February 23, 2023, 13:01 IST
Holi of flowers takes place in the beautiful courtyard of the temple.
Although Holi is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm all over India, but Holi of Mathura and Vrindavan is very special and famous all over the world.
Holi of Mathura and Vrindavan is famous all over the world. Every year thousands of people come here to enjoy the festival of colors and play Holi with the local people. Holi celebrations begin a week in advance in Mathura and Vrindavan, where not only Indian but also foreign tourists throng in large numbers.
This year, if you too are thinking of traveling to Mathura and Vrindavan to celebrate Holi, here are 5 famous temples that you must visit for a memorable experience this Holi season. Must go.
Banke Bihari Temple
If you plan to visit for a few days, you can start your journey from Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan. Holi celebrated in this temple is famous all over the world. A week before Holi, the brightness and gaiety of the festival starts in the surrounding streets and temple premises.
iskcon temple
A huge crowd of tourists is also being seen in the ISKCON temple located in Vrindavan. Holi of flowers takes place in the beautiful courtyard of the temple. People shower colorful flowers and petals on each other and share happiness by dancing and singing Krishna hymns.
Prem Mandir
Prem Mandir is one of the most sacred temples of Vrindavan. The temple was built by Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj and is surrounded by beautiful gardens and fountains. The temple is famous for the depiction of the four pastimes of Lord Krishna – Jhulan Leela, Govardhan Leela, Ras Leela and Kalia Nag Leela.
Govind Dev Ji Temple
Govind Dev Ji Temple is one of the oldest temples in Vrindavan. Here the festival of Holi is celebrated with great pomp. The imposing 16th-century temple has a red sandstone façade and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. This temple was built by Raja Man Singh I.
Krishna Janmasthan Temple
If you are visiting Mathura during Holi then you must visit Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple. Here, many days before Holi, people play Rang Gulal in every street. You can also enter the inner premises of the temple complex and play Holi. The temple is located in Mallapura, Mathura, where the Hindu deity Lord Krishna is believed to have been born.
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