Vrindavan’s Holi is world famous, which is full of colors, love and devotion. This festival is celebrated on Falgun Purnima in the spring season. It is believed that Lord Krishna played Holi of colors with Radha and Gopis, which even today devotees celebrate with the same enthusiasm. Special events are organized on Phool Ki Holi, Gulal Holi and Rang Panchami at Banke Bihari Temple. Thousands of tourists from India and abroad come to Vrindavan to participate in this festival.
Raasleela Festival is celebrated especially in the month of Kartik. This festival is celebrated in memory of the divine Raasleela performed by Lord Krishna with Gopis. Raasleela of Vrindavan is performed by famous folk artists, in which the childhood and love leelas of the Lord are brought to life. Devotees get emotional and join the Lord’s leela. Raasleela is considered a symbol of spiritual love and devotion.
The Jhulan Utsav is celebrated in the month of Sawan when Lord Krishna and Radharani are put on a swing. This festival is a symbol of love, beauty and devotion. Swings are decorated in famous temples of Vrindavan such as Banke Bihari Temple, on which the Lord is seated. Devotees come in large numbers to see bhajans and kirtans and the tableau of swings decorated with flowers. This festival continues for five days.
Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna and has special significance in Vrindavan. It is celebrated on the Ashtami of Bhadrapad month at 12 midnight. There are special tableaux, decorations and kirtans at Banke Bihari Temple, ISKCON Temple and Radha Ballabh Temple. Devotees observe fast and welcome the appearance of the Lord at night with aarti and distribution of prasad. This day is dedicated to the culmination of Krishna devotion.
