Special Events 2025

Vrindavan, Barsana, and Nandgaon Events 2025

Holi celebration will held in Hare Krishna Orchid on Dhool 14 of March

Welcome to the complete guide for all the major events and festivals happening in Vrindavan, Barsana, and Nandgaon in 2025. These sacred towns, rich in spiritual and cultural heritage, are known for their vibrant celebrations and deep-rooted traditions. Plan your visit around these dates to experience the essence of Braj Bhoomi.

January 2025: Spiritual Beginnings

• Makar Sankranti (January 14)
  Pilgrims gather on the banks of Yamuna for a holy dip and celebrate the sun’s transition into Capricorn. Special kirtans and offerings at Banke Bihari Temple mark this auspicious day.

• Vasant Panchami (January 25)
  Witness the temples adorned with yellow flowers as devotees celebrate the arrival of spring by offering yellow-colored delicacies and flowers to Lord Krishna.

February 2025: Colors of Devotion

• Radha Rani’s Birthplace Festival in Barsana (February 9)
  A grand celebration with music, dance, and kirtans takes place at Radha Rani Temple in Barsana.

• Holika Dahan (February 28)
  The evening before Holi is marked by bonfires symbolizing the victory of good over evil.

March 2025: The Month of Holi

• Lathmar Holi (March 2-3)
  Barsana and Nandgaon come alive with playful mock fights where women chase men with sticks, recreating the divine leela of Radha and Krishna.

• Phoolon Wali Holi (March 5)
  Celebrated in Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple, this Holi is played with flower petals, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.

• Rangwali Holi (March 6)
  The festival of colors in Braj Bhoomi is a vibrant and unforgettable experience. Temples and streets are filled with colored powders, water, and joyous devotees.

August 2025: The Month of Krishna

• Janmashtami (August 17)
  Celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with midnight aarti, bhajans, and special darshan at Banke Bihari Temple, ISKCON Vrindavan, and other temples.

• Nandotsav (August 18)
  The day after Janmashtami, Nandgaon celebrates the joyous occasion with sweets and singing, symbolizing Nand Baba’s happiness.

September 2025: Radha Ashtami

• Radha Ashtami (September 6)
  The celebration of Radha Rani’s appearance day in Barsana and Vrindavan includes special aartis, abhisheks, and cultural programs.

October 2025: Sharad Purnima

• Sharad Purnima (October 19)
  Devotees gather in Vrindavan for this full moon night to remember Krishna’s Raas Leela with the gopis. Yamuna ghats and temples host enchanting kirtans and dances.

November 2025: Kartik Festivities

• Kartik Purnima (November 15)
  Known as Dev Deepawali in Vrindavan, this day is celebrated with lamps, prayers, and devotional singing along the Yamuna River and in temples.

• Govardhan Puja (November 16)
  Witness the grand celebrations at Govardhan Hill, where devotees offer ‘Annakut’ (mountain of food) to Lord Krishna.

December 2025: A Holy Conclusion

• Gita Jayanti (December 14)
  The birthplace of the Bhagavad Gita, Kurukshetra, holds special significance, but Vrindavan temples also host readings and kirtans to honor the divine teachings of Lord Krishna.

• Christmas in Vrindavan (December 25)
  ISKCON Vrindavan celebrates with cultural programs and a unique fusion of traditions.

Plan Your Trip

Whether you’re visiting for a specific festival or exploring the serene spirituality of Braj Bhoomi, Vrindavan, Barsana, and Nandgaon offer a divine experience throughout the year.

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