Braj Region Explodes with Early Holi Festivities: Lathmar Holi, Temple Celebrations Begin

• Holi celebrations are in full swing across the Braj region (Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Nandgaon, Gokul, Mahavan, Baldev) even before the formal festival.
• Devotees from India and abroad are participating in the festivities, celebrating the love of Radha and Krishna.
• Traditional Lathmar Holi is being observed in Barsana and Nandgaon on Phalgun Shukla Navami and Dashami.
• A five-day Holi festival will commence in Vrindavan from Rangbharni Ekadashi, with temples celebrating with natural and wet colors.
• Lakhs of devotees are expected, prompting extensive security measures including 2,200 police personnel, vehicle restrictions, and a ban on synthetic colors.