— ISKCON Dwarka will organise Holi celebration, Filled with Love, Devotion and Colors, on March 3 and 4
ISKCON Dwarka will celebrate a two-day Phoolon ki Holi celebration on March 3 and 4. Along with Phoolon ki Holi (Holi with Flowers) on the lines of Vrindavan, 'Lathmar Holi' and 'Matka Phod Holi' will also be the highlights of the celebration. Holi, a joyous festival for children and adults alike, is once again ready to bring happiness with its colourful style.
ISKCON Dwarka Sri Sri Rukmini Dwarkadhish Temple will also celebrate ‘Sri Gaur Purnima’ festival along with Holi on March 3. It is the celebration of the incarnation day of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. On the first day of the festival, Gaur Katha will also be organised, in which the story of Holika Dahan will be narrated. The Gaura Katha will be held at 8 a.m. A kirtan mela will be held at 4 p.m. This day is also celebrated as Chhoti Holi.
In Kaliyuga, Lord Krishna himself appeared as Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Therefore, the day of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's appearance is celebrated as Gaur Purnima on Holi. The Abhishek of Gaur-Nitai Bhagwan with flowers will take place at 6 p.m.
On the evening of 4th of March, Grammy Award nominee Gaur Mani Mataji and Param Prabhuji will perform kirtan. Gaur Mani Mataji will come specially from America for the Holi celebrations. The decoration of the Lord's flower palanquin (Phoolon ki Palaki) will begin in the morning. At 4 p.m., the Lord will be brought to the pandal in the palanquin. His Abhishek will be performed at 7:30 p.m.
On this day, ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’ will be played on the lines of Vrindavan. Devotees will come together to play Holi with Lord Krishna and his devotees using colorful flowers in red, yellow, and blue. After that, a variety of sweet and savory Holi dishes will be offered to Lord Krishna, including Chhappan Bhog (fifty-six offerings). A food carnival will also be organized in the temple premises. Selfie points have been set up for children and adults. A team of Delhi Police, a defense team, and at least 2,000 devotee volunteers will manage security.