Barsana

Everything you need to know about Barsana: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Barsana: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Surge in flower sales ahead of Holi

March 24, 2013 at 7:14 PM

Kanpur, Mar 24 (ANI): The price of flowers in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is increasing with the festival of colours, Holi, just three days away.

Unique Lath Maar Holi draws crowds to Braj Mandal

March 21, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Barsana (Mathura district) March 21 (IANS) Hundreds of pilgrims from many parts of India and some foreigners joined together Thursday to celebrate the famous Lath Maar Holi at Barsana, regarded as the birthplace of Radha, playmate of Sri Krishna, in Hindu mythology.

Some Yamuna marchers reject accord, to continue protest

March 14, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Agra, March 14 (IANS) The "save Yamuna" movement launched to secure the release of water from Hathinikundi in Haryana into the river appears to have split: One group has accepted the agreement arrived at midnight Wednesday while the other says the protest will continue.

Deadlock continues over flushing Yamuna

March 13, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Agra/Mathura March 13 (IANS) The march to secure release of water from Hathinikund in Haryana to flush the Yamuna river appears deadlocked. The central government has categorically told activists this would not be possible.

Yamuna activists threaten indefinite fast

March 12, 2013 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Activists heading the Yamuna Bachao Andolan Tuesday threatened to sit on an indefinite fast from Wednesday if the government failed to release more water into the river.

BJP's Naqvi expresses grief over Mathura temple stampede

September 23, 2012 at 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a temple stampede in Mathura.

Two killed in temple stampede near Mathura

September 23, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Mathura, Sep 23 (ANI): At least two women were killed and several injured in a temple stampede near Mathura on Sunday.

Stampede kills two in Mathura temple

September 23, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Mathura, Sep 23 (IANS) Two women died early Sunday as massive crowds thronged the Radha Rani temple in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district, police said.

Rs.500 crore plan for holy Goverdhan hill

April 12, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Goverdhan (Uttar Pradesh), April 12 (IANS) Goverdhan hill, which Lord Krishna's devotees consider one of their holiest shrines, is all set for a Rs.500 crore makeover.

"Lathmar" Holi takes off in Barsana village in Mathura

March 3, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Mathura, Mar 3 (ANI): Hundreds of people assembled at Barsana village to play 'Lathmar Holi', in which women beat men with sticks.

"Lathmar" Holi takes off in Barsana village in Mathura

March 3, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Mathura, Mar 3 (ANI): Hundreds of people assembled at Barsana village to play 'Lathmar Holi', in which women beat men with sticks.

Uttar Pradesh residents celebrate 'Laddoo Holi'

March 14, 2011 at 4:59 PM

Barsana, Mar 14(ANI): The tossing of laddoos at each other marked holi revelries in Uttar Pradesh's Barsana town.

Ascetics march to save Lord Krishna's Braj

May 25, 2009 at 4:27 PM

Agra, May 25 (IANS) Thousands of Hindu ascetics and farmers reached the Agra city border Monday afternoon, demanding a separate state of Braj - the land of Lord Krishna and his consort Radha - and protesting the ecological degradation of the area at the hands of the forest and stone mafia in Uttar Pradesh.

'Lathmar Holi' celebrated in Barsana

March 6, 2009 at 6:52 PM

Barsana, Mar 6 (ANI): With traditional gaiety and fervour, the residents in Barsana celebrated the 'Lathmar Holi'.

'Laddoo Holi' in Barsana heralds Holi

March 5, 2009 at 4:31 PM

Barsana (UP), Mar 5 (ANI): Residents of Barsana near Mathura in Uttar Pradesh celebrated 'Laddoo Holi' by smearing one another with coloured powder and distributing 'Laddoos' to mark the Holi.

'Illegal' stone mining triggers protests in Mathura

January 12, 2009 at 6:46 PM

Mathura, Jan 12 (IANS) Protests were held Monday against the alleged illegal stone mining in this Uttar Pradesh city, amid concerns from environmental activists that ecology was being disturbed at holy places here.