A unique event of Dauji Huranga is held in ‘Dauji Temple’ located in the village Baldeo, ten kilometres away from Mathura. Devotees come from every corner of the country to enjoy this Huranga. Huranga, which takes place in the presence of Shri Krishna’s elder brother Dauji (Balram), who is said to be the incarnation of Sheshnag, is another unique attraction of Holi in Braj. Huranga begins at 12 noon on a previously scheduled day.
In Baldeo, a group of cowherds invites their hero Balram to play Huranga. After this, the hubbub of Huranga reaches its peak in the temple. A group of Gopas shower colours on the Huriyarins, while the Huriyarins make whips by tearing the clothes of the men and then shower the same whips on their naked bodies. on this occasion
Thousands of devotees rejoice in the wave of joy and spread Abir-Gulal. Baldev’s in Huranga
The Panda community sings with a free voice while describing the glory of Huranga
‘नारायण यह नैन-सुख मुख सौं कह्यो न जाए’
The remarkable thing about this Huranga is that the colours used in this Holi are prepared from Tesu flowers that bloom in spring. Sacks filled with gulal are kept near the spectators sitting on the roof of the temple, blowing which makes the atmosphere of the temple courtyard and Dauji holi.
