Devotees arrived on the occasion of Holi.
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Samvad Sutra, Barsana. On Wednesday morning, the glimpse of Dwapar era Holi came alive in the court of Radharani. Colorful gulal flying in the sky and colors falling from the water guns made the whole town colourful. From the Brahmanchal mountain to the streets and temple courtyard, such a wonderful world of colors was decorated that the devotees appeared drenched in devotion and enthusiasm.
The world of colors spread from the mountains to the earth.
The joy of Holi started increasing as soon as the morning broke amidst the excitement of Phalgun month. As the sun rose, the shower of colors also became more intense. The local people standing in the streets of the town kept showering gulal and colors on the devotees who were doing parikrama. Amidst the sounds of drums and hori songs, the entire atmosphere was filled with Brajaras.
Barsana drowned in the colorful sea
A large number of devotees from India and abroad including Mathura started reaching Barsana since morning to see the world famous colorful Holi. Devotees were seen immersed in colors with chants of “Radhe-Radhe” and “Hori Khelein…”. Many devotees presented a glimpse of Braj culture by wearing traditional costumes.
Many male devotees followed the tradition of playing Holi by donning the form of Sakhi.
The special attraction was that many male devotees assumed the form of Sakhi and followed the tradition of playing Holi in the court of Kishoriji. It is believed that this unique tradition has been going on for centuries to commemorate the divine love of Radha and Krishna, which is still performed with the same joy and devotion even today.
Special arrangements from direct management and local administration
Special arrangements were made by the temple management and local administration for the convenience of the devotees. Amidst security, devotees continued to enjoy this wonderful confluence of color and devotion. This scene of colorful Holi of Barsana seemed as if the tableau of Dwapar era is coming true in the present.
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