Barsana

After Diwali, now Uttar Pradesh govt to organise grand Holi celebration at Barsana

After the grand Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department will now celebrate Holi in Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced.

'Brijwasis' say government made a blunder by declaring only Vrindavan and Barsana as holy sites

The recent declaration of Vrindavan Nagar Palika Parishad and Barsana Nagar Panchayat here as 'holy pilgrim sites' by the Uttar Pradesh government has evoked a mixed reaction from the locals.

Uttar Pradesh: Thousands take part in Lathamar Holi celebrations in Barsana, Nandgaon villages

The traditional 'Lathamar Holi' started with pomp at Barsana village, as couples celebrated the colourful festival with utmost zeal amid a tight security put in place by district authorities.