Krishna is the eighth avatar of Vishnu and, for many, the complete descent of the divine. He is the playful cowherd of Vrindavan, the beloved of the gopis, and the charioteer who reveals the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the field of Kurukshetra. His life weaves together joy, love, and the deepest teaching on duty and surrender.

Krishna

The beloved eighth avatar of Vishnu and speaker of the Bhagavad Gita.

Holi celebrates the arrival of spring and the playful love of Krishna and Radha, with people drenching one another in coloured powders and water. The night before, bonfires (Holika Dahan) recall the story of Prahlada, whose devotion to Vishnu protected him from the fire meant to destroy him. It is a day when social barriers dissolve in shared joy.

Holi

The festival of colours, welcoming spring and the triumph of devotion over arrogance.

Holi

How it is celebrated

Deity honoured

Temples to visit

Banke Bihari Mandir

Dwarkadhish

Guruvayur Sri Krishna

Shrinathji Nathdwara

Udupi Sri Krishna