This year, the festival of Holi will be celebrated on March 8, 2023. The celebration of Holi typically lasts for 2 days - March 7 is Holika Dahan and March 8 is colour fights. However, because the Braj area (Vrindavan, Mathura, Barsana, Nandgaon, Govardhan, and Gokul) is Lord Krishna's hometown, Holi in Uttar Pradesh is celebrated for a whole week - a total of 9 days. In 2023, the celebrations will take place from March 1-March 9.
If you are looking to celebrate the Holi festivities, you can make Mathura your base and travel to nearby places for the celebrations.
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Holi 2023 Schedule in Uttar Pradesh's Braj area (Vrindavan, Mathura, Barsana, Nandgaon, Govardhan, and Gokul)
February 27, 2023: Laddoo Holi (Sweets Holi) in Barsara at the Radha Rani Temple also known as Shriji Temple
(Note: Radha Rani Temple is located on a hilltop. You’ll need to climb more than 100 stairs)
February 28, 2023: Lathmar Holi (Stick Holi) in Barsana on the streets of Radha Rani Temple
Lord Krishna lived in Nandgaon and fell in love with Radha, who lived in Barsana.
March 1, 2023: Lathmar Holi in Nandgaon
March 3, 2023: Phoolwali Holi (Flower Holi) in Vrindavan and Mathura
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March 4, 2023: Chhadi Mar Holi ('wand beating' Holi) in Gokul
March 4, 2023: Widow Holi in Vrindavan
March 7, 2023: Holika Dahan (Effigy Burning) in Mathura
This year, the Holika Dahan muhurat is from 06:24 pm to 08:51 pm on March 7.
March 8, 2023: Holi (Main Day) in Mathura
March 9, 2023: Huranga Holi in Baldeo.
