Events & Festivals in Vrindavan

Holi – The Festival of Colors Festival

Holi — Known as the Festival of Colors, Holi celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring. Marked by vibrant colors, joyous dances, music, and sweets, it transforms streets across India into scenes of unity and celebration.

Govardhan Puja Festival

Govardhan Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated the day after Diwali, marking Lord Krishna's lifting of the Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Vrindavan from torrential rains. Devotees prepare elaborate food offerings (Annakut), worship Govardhan Hill, and perform rituals to express gratitude to nature.

Phoolon Ki Holi Festival

Celebrated primarily in Vrindavan and Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Phoolon Ki Holi marks the arrival of spring with flowers instead of colors. Devotees play with rose petals, jasmine, and other fragrant blooms, accompanied by music, devotional songs, and traditional rituals, creating a serene yet festive atmosphere.

Raas Purnima Festival

Raas Purnima celebrates Lord Krishna’s divine Raas Lila with the gopis of Vrindavan, observed under the Sharad Purnima full moon.