Braj Holi 2025 Schedule: Check full 40-day festival dates in Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana; Key functions you shouldn't miss

The Braj region, including Vrindavan, Barsana, Nandgaon, and Mathura, will celebrate annual Braj Holi Rangotsav for 40 days. The festival, rooted in the stories of Lord Krishna and Radha, begins on February 3rd with Basant Panchami and concludes on March 22nd with Rang Panchami.

The festival features Lathmar Holi, Flower Holi, Laddu Holi, and Huranga. Key events include flag hoisting at Ladliji Temple on February 3rd, a Holi procession on February 28th, and Lathmar Holi in Barsana on March 8th and Nandgaon on March 9th. Vrindavan's Banke Bihari Temple will host Phoolon ki Holi on March 10th, and Holika Dahan will occur on March 13th. Huranga celebrations will take place at Baldev's Dauji Temple and other locations from March 15th to 21st.

Braj Holi 2025 Schedule

Date	Event Description	Location
3 February	Basant Panchami – Holi flag hoisting	Ladliji Temple, Barsana
28 February	Maha Shivaratri – First Holi procession	Ladliji Temple, Barsana
7 March	Phag Aamantran – Laddu Holi in the evening	Ladliji Mahal, Barsana
8 March	Lathmar Holi	Barsana
9 March	Lathmar Holi	Nandgaon
10 March	Rangbhari Holi and Phoolon ki Holi	Vrindavan, Banke Bihari Temple
11 March	Holi celebrations	Dwarkadheesh Temple, Gokul
12 March	Holi at Banke Bihari Temple and Dol Celebrations	Vrindavan
13 March	Holika Dahan	Phalen and across Braj
14 March	Dhulhadi – Rangon ki Holi	Entire Braj region
15 March	Huranga	Baldev's Dauji Temple
16 March	Huranga	Nandgaon
17 March	Traditional Huranga	Jao village
18 March	Charakula Dance	Mukharai
19 March	Huranga	Batain
20 March	Huranga	Gidoh
21 March	Rang Panchami – Huranga	Khaira
22 March	Holi celebrations	Ranganathji Temple, Vrindavan

Braj Holi 2025: Key Festivals you shouldn't miss

Lathmar Holi: Women chase men with sticks in a reenactment of Radha and Krishna’s playful traditions.


Phoolon ki Holi: Banke Bihari Temple hosts a Holi celebration with flower petals instead of colors.

Huranga: A spirited Holi tradition celebrated at Baldev's Dauji Temple with music and dance.

Holika Dahan and Dhulhadi: The symbolic burning of Holika signifies the victory of good over evil, followed by a day filled with colors.

The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year, offering a glimpse into the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Braj region.