The Holi festival is associated with the coming of spring after the culmination of winter. In north India Holi is also termed as 'Basant Utsav' (spring festival). Holi, the festival of color may be traced during Lord Krishna's childhood.
Lord Krishna was born in Mathura and brought up in Vrindavan, a village on the opposite bank of the river Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh. According to legend, Lord Krishna was very jealous of Radha who was fair complexioned while he himself was dusky. On complaining this to his mother Yashoda, she suggested Krishna to smear Radha with whatever color he desired. This was the beginning of Holi becoming a festival of colors.
Holi festival in Mathura is celebrated with fun and frolic in fond memory of Lord Krishna and Radha. Mathura Holi is celebrated for over a week.
Last Updated on : April 02, 2026
