Holi 2020 / Devotee Prahlada’s village near Mathura, panda walks through the middle of a 20-25 feet wide burning Holi here
On Monday, March 9, there is the full moon of Phalgun Mass. On this night Holika Dahan will take place. Holi festival of Mathura and Vrindavan is famous all over the world, apart from the huddang of Holi and Lathmar Holi of Barsana, Holi of Falain village is also very special. Falain, located near Mathura is considered to be the village of the devotee Prahlada. Here even today a panda (priest) Holika emerges from the middle of the burning Holi on the combustion, but it does not burn fire. This tradition has been practiced here for centuries by the Panda family of Falain. People from all over the world reach to see it. A fair is organized in the village. People are painting their homes to welcome the visitors.
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