Thousands of devotees are eager to witness the amazing and unimaginable Holi of Braj. Krishav Vatika is getting drenched in the rain of Abir-Gulal with Holi of flowers, while the glory of Shri Krishna’s birth is also a shadow. Rawal’s Huriyare and Huriyarin’s Lathmar Holi played, and the Holi of Krishna period is coming alive. Thousands of devotees are hovering over Rasiya. The view of Shri Krishna’s birthplace also looks like Baikuntha. The celebration of Holi at Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Nandgaon, Govardhan is at its peak at this time. Police have to be imposed due to large number of devotees coming to the Bankebihari temple. Devotees from all over the country have camped here. Yes, due to Corona virus infection period, foreign faces are not seen on Holi this time.
Cultural programs started with Ganesh Vandana at Sri Krishna’s birthplace from 2 pm. On seeing the confluence of the culture and tradition of Braj, the devotees became enamored. The Kartani Guru Sharanand Maharaj performed the Aarti of Swaroopas. One presentation each was about Dwapar Holi. On the singing, playing and singing of Holi, Sakha-sakhis made darshan of Holi of Thakur ji and Albeli Sarkar. The Deepak dance mesmerized everyone. Devotees woke up watching the charakula dance amidst singing of bamb, dhap, dhol, nagade holi. Rawal’s Huriyare and Huriyarin started the Prembhari Lathamar Holi, as if the entire birthplace complex was drenched with love. If the Hurriyar attacked the shield, the Hurriyar would have saved every blow by jumping. Shree Radhe-Radhe-Krishna-Krishna’s echoes echoed in the atmosphere.
Stickman Holi will be held in Gokul today
Chokmar Heli will be played in Gokul on Friday. There is gaiety in Gokul regarding Chopmar Holi. The winds of devotion of Kanha are blowing in the streets of Gokul. Thakurji’s Dola will leave from Nandabhavan temple at 12 noon. Dola Nand Chowk will reach Muralidhar Ghat via Market. There will be a stickmar Holi when the dole reaches Muralidhar Ghat. It is religious belief that God has played the first Holi in Gokul, hence the stickmar Holi is played here. Gopis dress up and reach to play the sticky Holi. Thakurji’s dry fruits are offered with milk in the temple. Hurriarins are also weaned. 11 Gwynin will play Holi for the first time. Lalita told that getting married in Gokul is a good thing. Saroj, Rajni told that he has prepared to play. The temple service Mathuradas priest told that Thakurji’s Dula will come out of the temple at 12 noon. Muralidhar will arrive at the ghat at around two and a half.
