Dauji Ka Huranga Holi 2024: Date, History, Celebrations at Dauji Temple, Mathura

Holi is a festival of colours, fun and passion. It is celebrated in the whole world with great enthusiasm. Holi is celebrated in many ways according to the different regions and cultural differences in india. Holi celebrations of Braj are famous in all over India and world as well. Braj is famous for more than 10 types of Holi celebrations alone. From the famous Lathmar Holi of Barsana, to Phoolon ki Holi of Banke Bihari Ji temple, Vrindavan Braj has its unique ways to celebrate Holi. 

Dauji Ka Huranga is a famous celebration that occurs every year in Baldev villages of Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh. It is celebrated after the Holi festival. Men and women play Holi with each other. Men are called Huriyare and women are called Huriyarin. 

Date of Huranga Holi 2024:-

Dauji ka Huranga will be celebrated with full pomp on 26th march 2024 at the Dauji Temple Baldev village of Mathura UP. Devotees and tourists come from each corner of the country and even from around the world to play this Huranga. Usually Huranga begins around 12 pm in the Dauji temple. Now the whole story of Baldev Ji is depicted in the temple. People throw Abur-Gulal at each other and rejoice in the vibes of Huranga. The glory of Huranga is sung by the Panda community people with a free voice

Dauji ka Huranga: History and Legend

Dauji’s Huranga is played in Mathura’s family village Baldev which is named after Shri Krishna’s elder brother Lord Baldev or Dau ji Maharaj. Dau ji is a local language word which means elder brother. Lord Baldev was the incarnation of Sheshnag, who is one of two mounts of Lord Vishnu. It is said that during this Holi lord Baldev replaces Lord Krishna in Maharas or Mahalila. It is said only Lord Baldev ji plays Huranga which is a more aggressive form of Holi. Only Goswami Kalyan Deo ji’s descendants are allowed to play Huranga in the temple. It is a tradition now to play Huranga every year by the Kalyan Deo ji’s descendants because rights were given to them. In Akbar’s rule the Acharya of Ballabha Kul Sect Gokul Nath ji installed the idol of deity at the location. Every year after Dhulandi or Badi Holi pilgrims come in thousands of numbers in buses to play and watch the Holi. Holi is considered as the most important festival for Balrama ji (elder brother of Lord Krishna). It is written in Bhagavata Purana that once Balrama returned to Braj alone (without Krishna) and played Ras-lila with the Gopis. To commemorate this history and remember the lord Balrama, Dauji ka Huranga is celebrated every year two days after Purnima of Chaitra Masa in the Temple.

Dauji Temple:

Dauji  Temple is located about 18 kms from Mathura. It is one of the most admired temples of India. This temple is the oldest temple of the city which was established in 1535 AD. It has been standing gracefully for 5000 years now. The deity who is worshiped in the temple is Lord Balrama who was the elder brother of Lord Krishna. Along with Lord Baldev statue there is an idol of his wife Devi Revti too. One can see the depiction of Kshir Sagar in the Dauji temple is fascinating. Every year thousands of devotees come to the temple to take blessings and play Holi at the temple. 

Dauji ka Huranga: How is it celebrated?

Huranga is a more aggressive form to play Holi. It is said that Krishna used to go to Vrindavan and Barsana to play Holi with Radha and Gopis. Once Balrama (dauji) decided to go alone and play Holi and do some mischief (huranga, huddanga). That’s why Braj people play this Holi Every year. 

Devotees and tourists come from each corner of the country and even from around the world to play this Huranga. Usually Huranga begins around 12 pm in the Dauji temple. Now the whole story of Baldev Ji is depicted in the temple. First Balrama is called to play Huranga by the cowherds. They reach the peak of the temple. Gopas start to throw Gulal-Abir on the Huriyarins while Huriyarins tear clothes of Gopas. They make Whip (Kode) out of the clothes of Gopas and hit them with these whips on their naked bodies. People throw Abur-Gulal at each other and rejoice in the vibes of Huranga. The glory of Huranga is sung by the Panda community people with a free voice. 

FAQs:

1. What is Dauji Ka Huranga?
   Dauji Ka Huranga is a post-Holi celebration where men and women play a more aggressive form of Holi at Dauji Temple, Mathura.
2. When is Huranga Holi 2024 celebrated?
   Huranga Holi 2024 will be celebrated on 26th March 2024 at Dauji Temple, Baldev village, Mathura.
3. Who is Lord Baldev and why is Huranga celebrated in his honor?
   Lord Baldev, Krishna’s elder brother, is worshipped at Dauji Temple. Huranga is celebrated to commemorate his playful Holi antics.
4. What is the significance of Dauji Temple in Mathura?
   Dauji Temple, established in 1535 AD, is dedicated to Lord Baldev and is one of the oldest and most revered temples in Mathura.
5. How is Huranga celebrated at Dauji Temple?
   The celebration involves throwing colors, tearing clothes playfully, and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Huranga with traditional songs and rituals.

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