There are cows in front of me and behind me, there are cows on my right and left. And I will always reside in cows.
Quote Behind Pick-up Truck About Loving Cows
Holika Dahan (Phalen Village) – A Priest Walks Through Flames
Phalen village is approx. 50 km from Vrindavan, famous for the Babulal priest walking through the Holika Dahan. We hire an auto to and fro journey from Vrindavan for Rs. 1,100 in the middle of the night at 12:30.
At 1:30 am, we reached Kosi Kalan via National Highway 2 and stopped for tea and snacks. Phalen village is 8 km approx. from Kosi Kalan. 2:30 am, we reached.
The road condition between Vrindavan and Kosi Kalan was excellent, but the next few km were not that good. Traffic was on the road. Cars and motorbikes are going towards Phalen village. After reaching the village first, we saw Nautanki (folk theatre) as there was still time (between 4:00 am – 4:30 am decided by the priest) for Holika Dahan to start. And then we saw a glimpse of Babulal holy priest, walking through Holika Dahan.
More than thousands of people – locals as well as tourists, including foreigners were present.
I was told the Babulal priest would come out of a nearby temple and, after having a bath at Prahlad Kund, walk through Holika Dahan. I was also told that since Basant Panchami, he has been observing Falahari (fasting) for this day when he will walk through Holika Dahan.
Amazing experience it was for us. I suggest that if you are visiting, try to visit early to secure your seats.
Nautanki (Folk Theatre) at Phalen Village
This photo was taken at Phalen village in Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) approx. 50 km from Vrindavan.
Click to watch the video to know more about Nautanki – the folk theatre of India.
Phalen village is famous for the Babulal priest walking through the Holika Dahan (bonfire).
Cow Dung Cakes for Holi Bonfire
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Holi (2014) in Vrindavan
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A Bull Smeared with Holi Colors
Holi – Festival of Colors and Food with Family and Friends
Holi – Festival of Colors and Food with Family and Friends – These photos were taken at Vrindavan and Baldeo, Uttar Pradesh. This year, 2014, Holi was celebrated in Vrindavan on the 17th of March, and at Dauji temple (Baldeo), Huranga was celebrated on the 18th of March.
Where is The Nearest Royal Enfield Showroom from Vrindavan?
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark motorbike clutch cable broke while touring Govardhan. At a local scooter motorbike repair shop a mechanic solved the issue by replacing the broken cable with a new cable and screw nut which was actually not a Royal Enfield clutch cable but the problem was temporarily solved for Rs. 50 to reach Vrindavan. Thank you.
As I had another RE clutch cable as a spare in the hotel room, the next day again, replacement of the clutch cable was done for a permanent solution by the owner of Sonu Automobiles situated opposite Vrindavan Shodh Sansthan, Raman Reti in Vrindavan. Sonu, upon the query, said he is available 24 hours within a radius of 100 km from Vrindavan for a motorcycle or scooter breakdown.
The problem was solved, but I need another clutch cable as a spare in case if required during tours. The question was – Where is the nearest Royal Enfield Showroom from Vrindavan?
There is no Royal Enfield showroom in Vrindavan, and the only nearest Royal Enfield service center is G. T. Motors near Jaigurudev petrol pump on the National Highway 2 towards Agra on the left-hand side, which is 18 km from Vrindavan.
I purchased a brand-new clutch cable for the Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark motorbike by paying Rs. 105/-. And if this shop was closed, then I guess the only other option would be to reach Agra.
Thank you, RE.
Misri Crystals
Misri Crystals – This photo was taken near Dauji Temple at Baldeo in Mathura (Uttar Pradesh).
Cost – Rs. 50 per kg.