Holi 2023: Places To Visit In India During The Festival Of Colours

Shantiniketan: In Shantiniketan, West Bengal, Holi is celebrated as Basanta Utsav, or Spring Festival. Famous Bengali poet and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore started this celebration as an annual occasion at his Vishva Bharati University in Shantiniketan. The Basanta Utsav celebrations at Vishva Bharati are very unique. Students perform beautiful folk dances and cultural events while decked up in yellow, and then they play with colours. The festivities, which begin one day before Holi, are now regarded as a significant aspect of Bengali culture. (Image Source: Instagram)

Udaipur: In Udaipur, Holi is utterly magnificent and regal. The Maharaja of Mewar greets distinguished visitors, foreign tourists, and numerous dignitaries to the Royal City Palace on the day of Holi. A bonfire is lit in the vast palace grounds as the Maharana comes for the celebration dressed traditionally. The blaze represents the victory of goodness over evil. Drums, folk dances, and songs are performed before a lavish supper, cocktail hour, and spectacular fireworks display. (Image Source: Getty)

Mathura: The Holi of Mathura and Vrindavan is incredibly well-known across the nation. Travelers and pilgrims from all over the globe flock there. The custom of applying colours on Holi is said to have started with Radha and Krishna's Leela. A famous performance is held in Mathura the week before Holi. From the temples to the river and then to the Holi Gate, where the festival is celebrated, a vibrant and musical procession is held. Additionally, Holi is best witnessed at Dwarkadheesh Temple in Mathura. (Image Source: Getty)

Hampi: In the midst of drumming, dancing, and the evocative ruins of the vast Vijayanagar empire, the entire community gathers to play Holi early in the morning. Later, to remove all the colour, the throng slowly makes its way to the river. (Image Source: Getty)

Barsana: Barsana is another town near Mathura, famous for its Lathmar Holi, where women beat up men with sticks. The unique way of celebration has made it one of the most popular places to celebrate Holi in India. (Image Source: Getty)

Jaipur: The lavish Holi festivities in India's Pink City are well-known. Famous city landmarks like the Hawa Mahal and City Palace are exquisitely illuminated throughout the celebration. People also fill the streets with colour and music to rejoice. (Image Source: Getty)

Delhi: It is renowned for hosting lavish Holi festivities. Delhi provides a variety of Holi experiences, from the streets of Chandni Chowk to upscale clubs and eateries. People congregate to enjoy delicious cuisine, dance to Bollywood music, and play with colours. (Image Source: Getty)