Seasonal Celebration · Uttar Pradesh
Rangotsav (Braj Holi)
Barsana, Nandgaon, Vrindavan, Mathura and Vrindavan
Photo: Vijay Sundararaman Iyer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The extended Holi celebrations of the Braj region, including Lathmar Holi.
In the Braj region around Mathura, Holi is celebrated over many days, from Lathmar Holi at Barsana and Nandgaon to the temple celebrations of Vrindavan. Uttar Pradesh lists these as Rangotsav; check the official listing for the 2027 dates.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually March. The next dates have not been announced yet.
- Where: Barsana, Nandgaon, Vrindavan, Mathura and Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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