Colourful Braj
Barsana is an important historical town in the Krishna pilgrimage circuit. It is the birthplace of Radha rani and a beautiful temple dedicated to Radha _krishna is built on the Bhanugarh hills , visited by huge number of devotees specially on Lath maar Holi which falls today. Krishna and men from Nandgaon used to visit Barsana to smear colours on Radha and gopis ,in return the gopis would hit them playfully with sticks on their shielded heads. And the other day phoolo waali Holi played in Vrindavan.. Holi is all about happiness, joy, pranks and vibrant tapestry of colours. Spring heralds with fragrant thickets, blooming trees. fliting butterflies and buzzing bees. Legend goes that Krishna would ask Yashoda why Radha was fair as a moon beam and he stark dark as night to which she replied jovially " go and smear colour on Radha s face to match your complexion" ,hence the trend of Holi celebration started symbolising celebration of love. Purans mention Holi as a cel...