Vansh TiwariWhen we consider celebrating Holi anywhere, the very initial place which taps our brain is Mathura Holi.
I was part of the Huranga Holi celebration near Mathura at the Shri Dauji Maharaj Mandir, Baldeo.
Stay connected to encounter madness craziness, and indeed, you will be there in the next Holi.
Like the Goa WhatsApp group chat, I would have been part of the Holi group, too, mostly going to Mathura & Vrindavan.
The question is –
Q. Did you finish up going to experience Holi in Mathura?
Your group is damn awesome if you end up playing Holi in Mathura. But, if you had not, I am assured that the Huranga Holi will make you go even solo.
Keeping Humor Aside.
I will be virtually taking you to enjoy the madness of the Huranga Holi at the Dauji temple in Baldeo near Mathura.
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A Little Bit About Huranga Holi
The Huranga Holi is played between the brother-in-law & sister-in-law, in other words, Bhabhi & Devar, inside the Dauji temple. That is the last Holi event in Mathura, also a Holi after the Holi event.
But that does not mean if you came to play Huranga Holi and do not have Bhabhi Devar relations, then there is no escape. People will spread the colors all over; floors will be full of water, women will rip the men’s clothes. The madness can be seen through the sights and felt by actions.
Where is Dauji Temple located?
Shri Dauji Maharaj temple stands located at Baldeo town in Uttar Pradesh. The Dauji temple is present at 21km from Mathura and around 190km from Delhi via the Yamuna expressway.
You need to leave your vehicle in an open area before the temple. Holi-day is a special occasion. A vast gathering is a minor point.
The distance of walk from the parking area to the Dauji Temple will be about 1 km.
The Dauji Mandir is not a huge temple & at the Holi, no space left to even walk inside the premises. However, the streets which lead to the temple will be filled with celebrations and decorations all around.
How to Reach the Dauji Temple Premises to Play Huranga Holi?
You are coming from Delhi, which is roughly 3-4 hrs of driving distance away. You can exercise the following options –
- Starting very early from Delhi
- Sojourning for a day around the Baldeo town
Let us jump deep into details –
1. Starting Early from Delhi for the Huranga Holi
The Huranga Holi at Dauji temple gets celebrated between 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m, where you can recognize the use of colors and madness all around. Moreover, you can reach ahead at the event to view the other activities before Huranga Holi.
2. Sojourning Near Dauji temple before the Holi
Hotel options are available in the Baldeo area to stay before the Holi night to avoid very early rising for the event.
Try to arrive as early as possible because the temple will get packed in a blink of a sight. Then, you can either go to the first level of the temple to observe all the actions.
If you feel comfortable, you can join others playing Holi freely on the ground level.
Timings of Holi at Dauji Mandir
Mathura Holi is known for its culture & tradition, and Dauji Holi is a perfect example. The timings of Huranga Holi are between 11 a.m – 1 p.m.
I Request you arrive much before the official playing time to see the Pre-Holi Pooja & celebrations later.
In large gatherings, local & foreign visitors arrive much earlier to seal their spots and hold a top view of Huranga Holi.
I had also experienced Holi at the Dwarkadeesh temple in Mathura. But, I ended up making Stupid Mistakes while taking the Mathura Holi Photos, which ultimately spoiled the fun.
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How to Prepare Yourself for the Huranga Holi
Preparation is an essential step before jumping into Huranga Holi. Noted below are some points which you require to prepare yourself; before hopping into action –
1. Remain Mentally Strong
Whether we talk about sports or any activity, becoming mentally Strong is essential.
The Huranga Holi is an Intense event. It would help if you kept yourself prepared so people would notice you for a long time. It gets pretty easily understood that you are not from that particular background and might look different from the local people.
The clothes, behavior, and other factors will produce different impacts.
2. Dress Appropriately
Dauji Temple is a mandir, and before going to the mandir, we dress appropriately, Right?
Fully covered clothes, removing the shoes outside the temple, or keeping in our hands are the measures to understand.
The same you should follow at the Holi event.
Nobody would be going to pinpoint you related to clothes. Instead, it comes from inner-self that will depict intellect and honor.
3. Arrive Early
If can enjoy the Huranga Holi event from the aerial view.
You need to go to the first floor of the temple. You need to come ahead rather than at closing to watch the action happening at the group level.
4. Get Involved in the Madness
Everybody will remain lost in the vibes during the peak time of playing Holi at the Dauji Temple.
Do not get offended if a woman tries to shred your clothes and take it in the best sense. After all, your reason for coming to Huranga Holi was to experience.
5. Photographers – Remain Careful
If you are a Photographer, take complete care of your camera, even more than you sometimes.
Because if the clothes get torn, that can get repurchased.
But, If even a single droplet of water goes inside the sensor. Then, making the camera in a proper working state again will be more expensive.
People will try to throw colors & water at your camera so that you can enjoy it freely.
#Keep your camera safe.
6. Carry an Extra Pair of Clothes Separately
An extra pair will be going to help to make you look acceptable.
Imagine one hand of your cloth gets ripped & the other is completely colored. Then, what sort of personality it will portray in a metropolis like Delhi will be on another level.
Try to avoid eating or drinking anything during the Holi event – You got me right! On the roads with no control over the mind and stopping every car?
(Bhang effect).
Can you imagine this scene from a movie, do not imagine this can turn into reality if you had not said, NO
I believe that you do not require to be in the situation because a lot will offer you as a prasad. But, especially to foreign partners, be safe.
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Enjoy the Huranga Holi at Dauji Temple
Holi comes once every year. The eagerness can be viewed in the festivities in Mathura and all across India.
The day at Dauji temple will be going, beginning with morning pooja followed by Holi playing. After that, you can try Mathura’s famous Gujia as the day progresses towards the edge.
Let me know your Huranga Holi experience in the comments.
Suppose you had heard of Huranga Holi for the first time. I believe that this article has insisted you celebrate the next Holi at Dauji temple.
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Until then, keep moving & traveling.
See you on the roads.