Mudiya Puno Mela at Govardhan cancelled; entry points to be sealed
2021. 07. 19 (VT news): The Mudiya Puno Mela at Govardhan, scheduled to be held, between 20th July to 24th…
Category: Festivals
Rendition of Narsingh Lila in Vrindavan
Vrindavan celebrated Shri Narsingh Jayanti, the appearance day of Lord Narsingh on Tuesday. The half-lion half-man incarnation of Supreme Lord…
Festival to give soothing relief from scorching sun
Five days long Vasantotsava is being performed at Rangji Mandir. Several rituals are being conducted in the temple to keeping…
Yamuna Chhat, the celebration of Yamuna’s descent on the Earth
(Vikas Verma): Yamuna Chhath or ‘Yamuna Jayanti’ is a Hindu festival which is devoted to Goddess Yamuna. The festival is…
Brahmotsavam begins: Grand Chariot to roll on 4th April
Ten days long Brahmotsavam, famous as Rath ka Mela, began in Vrindavan’s Rangji Mandir on Monday. The festival is celebrated…
Huranga: the tradition of playing Holi at the village of Baldeo
The Holi celebrations in the Braj region is famous for their color and gaiety throughout the country. While the ‘Lathmar…
Mukhrai village of Mathura, the origin of Charkula dance
Holi is the festival of colors, people apply colors on each other and play with colors. It comes during the…
Panda walks bare footed through bonfire at Bhakt Prahlad’s village
Braj is mostly known for its vibrant culture and celebrations of festivals. People of Braj celebrate several festivals associated with …
Gantholi, the origin of Holi in Braj
The village of Gantholi lies 3 km. west of the town of Govardhan. Here Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu saw the deity…
Different moods of Holi in Braj
Amongst India’s innumerable festivals, Holi ranks as the most colourful festival. It celebrates the arrival of spring and death of…