The joy of Holi has reached its peak in the Braj region as the centuries-old Dwapar-era Leela came alive once again in Barsana, the city of Radha Rani, on Wednesday.
Barsana will celebrate Laddumar Holi on February 25 and Lathmar Holi on February 27.
Millions of devotees had gathered at the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan since morning.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated on Friday that the "country has seen how forces try to stop" festivals like Holi and Diwali and "obstruct" events like Maha Kumbh and said "but no one has been able to stop this tradition".
With the Holi festival round the corner, the Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway have decided to run Holi special trains in different directions.
According to sources, the affected individuals experienced vomiting and diarrhea shortly after consuming the festive meals. The patients were admitted to various hospitals after vomiting and diarrhea emerged post-meal.
Holi is not merely a festival of colours but also a celebration of freedom. You are no longer hemmed in by the cold, and you don’t feel the urge to tuck yourself inside a furry pullover.
The ruling BJP led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will launch the campaign from Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura from March 27.
Under the guideline issued by the state government, the maximum attendance in any ‘Holi Milan’ programme should not exceed above one hundred.
This year, Holi will begin on the eve of March 9 and continue on March 10.
