Holi is celebrated with the highest level of enthusiasm in different parts of India. The festival of colours bring the much-needed vibrancy and cheer, painting not only the skin but also the hearts with colours of happiness. Marking the arrival of spring and the season of harvest, Holi is celebrated in different ways and with different customs in various regions. Here are some of the best places for celebrating Holi in India as suggested by Brightsun Travel specialists.

Mathura

Holi celebrations in Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna is extremely popular in the country. This is the time when this temple town gets doused with colour and music. It is the most sought-after experience and tourists from different parts of India and the world travel to Mathura for Holi. Start your day with a morning visit to Dwarkadhish Temple, join the Holi procession in afternoon from Vishram Ghat and ending at Holi Gate that includes music, dance and kids in the attire of Krishna and Radha.
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Vrindavan

A small town in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Vrindavan is famous for its grand Holi celebrations and every year thousands of devotees and tourists gather here to participate in the festivities. People start playing Holi days before the actual festival with the main highlight being the Banke Bihari Temple. Everyone gathers around the temple to play Holi with colours, water and sweets. Around 4 pm the priests shower devotees with flowers for half hour which has earned Vrindavan the name phoolonwali Holi. The air remains filled with flowers and chants of devotees. Widows have their own celebrations around Gopinath Temple on Holi.  
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Agra

The city of the Taj Mahal celebrates Holi with full fervor and pulls out all the stops. You will find people playing with colours, having bhang and sweets, and just basking in the festivities. Like other cities, Holi festivities starts with Holika Dahan, a bonfire signifying the burning of evil spirit and bad omens. The next day, people greet each with colours and water, visit each other’s houses and distribute sweets. Holi fairs are organized in the evening.  
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Udaipur

Holi is celebrated regally in Udaipur with the involvement of the former royal family who takes part in the festivities. The erstwhile maharaja lights the ceremonial bonfire known as Mewar Holika Dahan in the City Palace on the night before Holi followed by folk dance and music as well as a royal procession with elephants, horses and camels. The festivities culminate with fireworks. Next day, people celebrate with colours and sweets in every street corner.  
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Hampi

Hampi in South India is another destination which is popular for its Holi celebrations. It is a common notion that Holi is confined to only North India. However, Hampi Holi festivities are quite remarkable starting with a traditional bonfire a night before and continuing to play colours and music next day around the ruins of Vijayanagara Empire. It is believed that a dip in the river Tungabhadra all washes away all the sins. A visit to Hampi during Holi is an extraordinary experience.
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