Braj Holi 2025: Complete 40-Day Festival Schedule and Must-See Events in Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana

The vibrant festival of Braj Holi, celebrated across Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, and Nandgaon, is a 40-day spectacle of colors, devotion, and tradition. Rooted in the playful legends of Lord Krishna and Radha, this grand celebration begins on February 3rd with Basant Panchami and concludes on March 22nd with Rang Panchami. The festival draws thousands of devotees and tourists eager to witness its unique rituals and exuberant festivities.

Schedule for Braj Holi 2025

Braj Holi 2025: Key Festivals you shouldn't miss

1. Lathmar Holi – March 8 & 9

A highlight of the festival, Lathmar Holi in Barsana (March 8) and Nandgaon (March 9) recreates Radha and Krishna’s playful teasing, where women chase men with sticks in a lively tradition.

2. Phoolon Ki Holi – March 10

Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple hosts Phoolon ki Holi, a mesmerizing celebration where flower petals replace colors, creating a divine atmosphere.

3. Holika Dahan – March 13

This ritual symbolizes the victory of good over evil as huge bonfires are lit to mark Holika Dahan, a key pre-Holi tradition.

4. Huranga at Dauji Temple – March 15 to 21

At Baldev’s Dauji Temple, Huranga is an energetic celebration filled with music, dance, and playful color splashing.

5. Dhulandi and Rang Panchami – March 22

The festival concludes with Dhulandi (March 14), where people smear each other with colors, and Rang Panchami (March 22), bringing the celebrations to a vibrant close.

A Celebration Like No Other

Braj Holi isn’t just about colors - it’s an immersion into age-old traditions, music, dance, and devotion. Whether it’s the Lathmar Holi’s playful battles, the floral splendor of Phoolon ki Holi, or the spiritual fervor of Holika Dahan, each event adds to the magic of this grand festival. If you want to witness Holi in its most authentic and divine form, Braj is the place to be in 2025!