Top 5 Places to Celebrate Holi in India

Holi, the festival of colours is one of the loudest and liveliest celebrations across India. Faces smeared with colours, blasting music, dance and sweet delicacies mark the joyous spirit of the country. Travellers from all over the globe visit India for the Holi festival and participate in its boisterous celebrations.

Although the festival is celebrated in almost all regions of the country, there are some particular cities that are much admired for their Holi celebrations. Today, we’ll reveal five Indian places where you can participate in Holi events and make your celebrations more colourful than ever!

1) Pushkar

If you are travelling solo or with your female friends, then Pushkar’s Holi is the one you surely should add to your 2023 Holi venues. The city allures wanderers from all over the planet and enjoys the festival of colours at its brilliance.

Pushkar’s Holi fight is one of the biggest ones in India and is enjoyed with loud music and dance. Alcohol consumption is not permitted in the holy city of Pushkar and there is full support from local police and volunteers who make sure that everyone, especially women playing Holi is safe.

2) Mathura and Vrindavan

Mathura and Vrindavan are the cities where Lord Krishna was born and spent his childhood. As Holi traditions are also linked with Lord Krishna, both cities celebrate Holi with the greatest joy and fulfilment.

The Holi celebrations in these towns last for weeks and you can witness the charisma of colours in temples such as Banke Bihari Temple, Dwarkadheesh Temple and magnific parades and processions. Along with the spiritual aspect of Holi, one special thing that you will witness in these cities is the custom of tossing flower petals along with coloured powders.

Also, both cities are truly photogenic and if you love photography or vlogging, then you must add Mathura and Vrindavan to your next Holi destinations.

3) Goa

One of the coolest facts about living in India is that the country embraces traditions and modernity with the same elegance.

Goa’s Holi, loud and extravagant with DJs, cocktails, colours, and parties are contrasting with what you catch in traditional Indian cities. However, it is hell-enjoyable in its own way. 

Goa observes Holi for more than two weeks and you can head to grand parades for glimpsing large Hindu god’s structures and live music performances. Plus, you can experience colour fights on the prominent beaches of Goa and play Holi with travellers and the locals of the city.

Furthermore,  if you want to grasp some traditional experience, you can also visit the state’s famous temples.

4) Udaipur

The royal city of Udaipur has its own impressive traditions that make its Holi different from the rest. For example, on the first day of Holi celebrations, the Mewar royal family conducts the ritual of Holika Dahan at the Udaipur City Palace and the locals perform folk dances around it.

Next, there is a large procession through the streets along with music and the royal family members sitting on decorated camels, horses, and elephants. On the next day, you can enjoy rambunctious colour and water fights in the Old Udaipur area.

5) Hampi

Last but not least if you are more inclined toward a less uproarious Holi, then Hampi is the place you should visit this Holi.

The historical city is located on the ruins of the former Vijayanagara Empire and enjoys a gorgeous but simpler Holi. The locals are warm and welcoming and you can join them in Holi celebrations and catch live drums, dances and dyes. 

In the end, you can head to the Tungabhadra River to swim and wash away your colours.

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