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In Photos: Holi celebrations begin at Dwarkadheesh temple in Mathura

Updated On: 28 February, 2026 10:45 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Devotees gathered at the iconic Dwarkadheesh Temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, to celebrate with colours ahead of the Holi festival, filling the air with gulal and festive cheer in the sacred city closely associated with Lord Krishna. The celebrations mark the beginning of the Holi season in the Braj region, which is renowned for its week-long, vibrant pre-Holi festivities (Pics/PTI)

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People celebrate with colours ahead of the 'Holi' festival, at the Dwarkadheesh Temple. Pic/PTI
People celebrate with colours ahead of the 'Holi' festival, at the Dwarkadheesh Temple. Pic/PTI
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Devotees celebrate with colours at the Dwarkadheesh Temple in Mathura ahead of the Holi festival 

Devotees celebrate with colours at the Dwarkadheesh Temple in Mathura ahead of the Holi festival 

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A burst of colour fills the air at the iconic Dwarkadheesh Temple in Mathura as devotees usher in the Holi season 

A burst of colour fills the air at the iconic Dwarkadheesh Temple in Mathura as devotees usher in the Holi season 

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The sacred city of Mathura comes alive with colour and devotion at Dwarkadheesh Temple 

The sacred city of Mathura comes alive with colour and devotion at Dwarkadheesh Temple 

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Colours of joy and devotion paint the Dwarkadheesh Temple in Mathura as Holi festivities begin in the Braj region 

Colours of joy and devotion paint the Dwarkadheesh Temple in Mathura as Holi festivities begin in the Braj region 

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In the land of Lord Krishna, devotees ring in the Holi season with colour and celebration at Dwarkadheesh Temple in Mathura.

In the land of Lord Krishna, devotees ring in the Holi season with colour and celebration at Dwarkadheesh Temple in Mathura.

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