5 best places to witness Holi celebrations in India

5 best places to witness Holi celebrations in India Pic: iStock Mid-Day Lifestyle By Raaina Jain Published Mar 10, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Braj region, Uttar Pradesh This region, which includes places like Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana and Nandgaon, is the epicentre of Holi celebrations in India. Pic: Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Udaipur, Rajasthan The Holi celebrations here get a royal touch with processions, folk performances and other festivities. Pic: Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Sangla, Himachal Pradesh In Sangla and other places in the state, Holi is a part of the four-day Faguli festival. It is characterised by cultural activities. Pic: Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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