Visit to Barsana -Radha Rani Temple -Mathura

Radha-rani temple at Barsana

17th August 2014- Decided to explore the village of Radha Rani. It is about 20 km toward"Govardhan mountain. This place almost looks like a palace more than  temple. It is said that Barsana is the birth place of Radha Rani.It is located on the hilltop and you get the perfect view of Mathura.

Lathmar Holi - Firstpost Picture

Barsana is famous for Lathmaar Holi.The men from NandGaon comes to Barsana to perform pooja, it is here the  ladies hit the men with sticks and men protect themselves with shield. They exchange colors and enjoy the day dancing.
The road towards Barsana is very beautiful ( Mustard plant field) and you can definitely spot Egyptian Vulture here. The roads are not well maintained and so the scooty ride was bumpy. Winter is the best time to visit  Barsana, as the premises gets too hot and you need to climb a lot of stairs.

P.s. I never had  guts to visit these places during  Holi festival  even though I lived there.

Did you visit Mathura during Holi festival? Do share your story here how you attempt to manage the crowd and participated in the festival.