Visit these places in India for a unique Holi celebration
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Visit these places in India for a unique Holi celebration

With a long weekend, hitting the road is a promising way to celebrate Holi in style

Visit these places in India for a unique Holi celebration

The most colourful holiday of the year has arrived, and Delhi peeps have been granted a three-day-long Holi weekend this year. So let's make this year's festival of colours a little more exciting by celebrating at gorgeous locations. 

The timing is perfect for planning your Holi trip and experiencing the unique regional celebrations of the festival of colours. While some are very near to the city, some may need an overnight train journey.  Choose your favourite location from the following list:

Mathura

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Without a doubt, Mathura would be at the top of the list, as the festival of colours has its origins there. Holi celebrations in Mathura are famous for obvious reasons, as temples in the hometown of Lord Krishna host wonderful events to celebrate this festival. These colourful events are counted among the country's largest Holi celebrations, making Mathura a must-see destination during the festival of colours.

Distance from Delhi: 161 km

Vrindavan

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The festival of colours attracts a large number of devotees to Lord Krishna's playland. The Holi celebrations in Vrindavan are centred on the Banke Bihari Temple. Vrindavan becomes a must-visit place during Holi, as the festival's bliss lasts for a week, begins with "Phoolon ki Holi", moving on to Widows Holi, and comes to an end with a flood of colours a day before Holi.

Distance from Delhi: 160 km

Udaipur

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You must go to Udaipur this year to see the festival of colours in royal mode. The festival is also attended by some royal families because it is appraised as a royal event. Holi begins with Holika Dahan when the local Maharaja lights a ceremonial bonfire in the royal palace's courtyard, known as the Mewar Holika Dahan. The event concludes with spectacular fireworks.

Distance from Delhi: 672 Km

Jaipur

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This festival turns the pink city into a multicoloured cloud. You must go to Jaipur to see the royal family's royal events at the palace, which are organised to benefit local charities. If you visit Jaipur during Holi, you will be able to experience traditional Rajasthani folk music and dance, as well as gulal play.

Distance from Delhi: 280 Km

Mahakal Ki Nagri, Ujjain

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You can visit Ujjain to celebrate this festival. On Choti-Holi during evening aarti, ‘Holika’ built with dung cakes is worshipped and burnt in front of the Omkareshwar Temple. The next day, devotees play Holi near Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlingam. ‘Gulaal’ is offered to Lord Mahakal during the evening aarti. Priests and all Mahakal bhakts also play Holi with gulaal and flowers.

Distance from Delhi:  846 Km

So, do visit these places with your family & friends and make your 2022 Holi more memorable and joyful. Happy Holi!