Braj Mahotsav/Festivals of Rajasthan
2-4 Feb.2008
The Brij Festival takes place a few days before Holi, (the
festival of colours) in the month of March. Held in honour
of Lord Krishna, this festival is marked by verve and zest.
Villagers, in gay, multihued attire, can be seen singing and
performing the Raslila dance (dance depicting the immortal
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All of Bharatpur echoes the sound of folk melodies on this
festival held on the eve of Holi. Men and women, young and
old, rich and poor-all are touched by the spirit of this festival.
Boisterous revellers spare no one during this festival and
delight in splashing colour on everyone around.
Bharatpur is situated on the Delhi - Mumbai main railway
line analso on National Highway no. 11 (Bikaner - Agra). Agra
being the nearest Airport (56 kms.)
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