Rang Leela: Vrindavan, Barsana and Nandgaon

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Tour Spotlight

● Three day enthralling color splashed experience of capturing the Brij Ki Holi at Barsana and Nandgaon.

● Explore action packed Holi at Barsana

● Capture the iconic Latth Maar Holi played in Rangeeli Gali, Barsana from high vantage point arranged specially for Xploring Light.

● Capture the colorful by lanes on Nandgaon Village

● Capture the action packed Holi celebrations at Nandgaon Temple

● Daily evening Gup Shup Sessions where we discuss photos clicked during the day

Overview of the Photo Tour

The most celebrated Holi is in the Braj region – locations connected to Lord Krishna: Barsana, Nandagaon and Vrindavan. Holi at Barsana, the birthplace of Radha, a village, 42 kms away from Vrindavan, is of particular interest. Here, men from Nandgaon, the land of Krishna come to play Holi with the girls of Barsana and hope of raising their flag over Shri Radhikaji’s temple. But, instead of colours they are greeted with sticks by the gopis. Hence, this Holi gets its name – Lathmaar Holi. Smart enough, men come fully padded as they are fully aware what kind of welcome awaits them and also the fact that they are not allowed to retaliate on that day. In this mock battle of sorts, they try their best not to be captured. The unlucky one’s however, are forcefully led away and get a good thrashing from the women. All in the spirit of Holi.

The next day, it is the turn of the men from Barsana. They reciprocate by invading Nandgaon and drench the womenfolk of Nandgaon in colours of kesudo, naturally occurring orange-red dye and palash. Today, the women of Nadagon beat the invaders from Barsana. The week long Holi celebrations also continue in the various Krishna temples on different days. The celebrations are filled with clouds of colours and of course, much fun.

 
Detailed Itinerary

Day 0: March 2017

Pre-tour briefing about the attractions of the trip. Safety precautions for the camera and photographer during the tour.

Day 1: 5 Mar 2017

Departure from Delhi/Gurgaon early morning 5 am. Arrive at Vrindavan. Spend the day exploring colourful bylanes of Vrindavan. Evening session on Composition in hotel. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 2: 6 Mar 2017
Departure from Vrindavan early morning 6 am. Arrive at Barsana. Spend the day exploring colourful village, people celebrating holi and lathmaar holi. Depart for Vrindavan at 6pm. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 3: 7 Mar 2017

Check out and departure from Vrindavan. Morning 6 am. Arrive at Nandgaon. Spend the day exploring village, holi celebrations at the Baldeo Temple. Depart for Delhi at 6 PM.

Your Tour Mentor

Jassi Oberai

 Virtual Tour of Barsana

through the eyes of Xploring Light