As a part of Holi celebrations in
Rajasthan,
Govind Dev ji temple in Jaipur organised Faagutsav from March 14 to 16. Devotees and tourists flocked to the temple premises to enjoy the dance-drama performances and devotional singing related to Radha Krishna followed by playing Holi with flower petals.
Artists performing Radha-Krishna raas-leela
Govind Devji temple has been organising Faagutsav for past several years, giving an opportunity to tourists and locals to celebrate Holi with devotional fervor.
One of the dancers performing Ghoomar
Devotees enjoying the celebrations
An artist performing Bhavai folk dance of Rajasthan
The three-day event had artists dress up as Lord Krishna and Radha performing raas-leela and showering flower petals on devotees. Women performing on ghoomar and artists singing Holi songs were also part of the event.
Artists giving a devotional dance performance
Former Sawai Madhopur MLA
Diya Kumari One of the special attractions was
Lathmaar Holi of Barsana where women hurl sticks at the men, who try to shield themselves as much as they can and those on the sidelines sing Holi Songs and shout Sri Radhey or Sri Krishna.
Artists demonstrating Lathmaar Holi of Barsana
A girl dressed as Radha at the event
Other than this, women performed Ghoomar and other folk dances of Rajasthan. As many as 300 local artists participated in the event.