Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Nisha Dubey
Holi celebrations in Mathura and Vrindavan are famous all over the world. Here's a look at seven temples you must visit for Holi celebrations.
Banke Bihari Temple
Located in Vrindavan, Banke Bihari Temple is perfect to visit for Holi celebrations. A week before Holi, the hue and joy of the festival begin in the surrounding streets and temple premises.
ISKCON Temple
Holi of flowers takes place in the ISKCON temple located in Vrindavan. People shower colourful flowers and petals on each other and share happiness, dancing and singing on Krishna bhajans.
Prem Mandir
Prem Mandir is one of the most sacred temples in Vrindavan. The temple is famous for depictions of four leelas of Lord Krishna – Jhulan leela, Govardhan leela, Raas leela and Kaliya Naag leela.
Govind Dev Ji Temple
Govind Dev Ji Temple is one of the oldest temples of Vrindavan. Here, the Holi festival is celebrated with great pomp.
Krishna Janmasthan Temple
You must visit Shri Krishna Janmasthan temple if you are visiting Mathura during Holi. Here, many days before Holi, people play rang gulal on every street.
Nidhivan
Nidhivan temple must be on your list of places to visit during the Holi festivities.
Pagal Baba Mandir
Located on the Mathura-Vrindavan Marg, this temple is made with white marble and has 11 floors.