| Kumbha is a Sanskrit word for Pitcher, sometimes referred to as the Kalasha, it is also a zodiac sign in Indian astrology for Aquarius, the sign under which the festival is celebrated, while Mela means 'a gathering' or 'a meet', or simply a fair. According to Indian astrology,MahaKumbh is celebrated when the planet of Brhaspati (Jupiter) moves into the zodiac sign of Aquarius or Kumbha. Each sites celebration dates are calculated in advance according to a special combination of zodiacal positions of Sun, Moon, and Jupiter |
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| Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival observed in India , Nepal,Bangladesh,Pakistan, Srilanka, and countries with large Hindu diaspora populations, such as Suriname,Guyana, South Africa,Trinidad,The UK,USA, Mauritius, and Fiji. In West Bengal of India and Bangladesh it is known as Dolyatra (Doul Jatra) or Basanta-Utsab ("spring festival"). |
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| The most celebrated Holi is that of the Braj region, in locations connected to the god Krishna: mathura, Vrindavan, Nandagaon, and Barsana. These places have become tourist destinations during the festive season of Holi, which lasts here to up to sixteen days. |
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| Important Dates of Mahakumbh Baithak & Braj ki Holi |
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| 20 January 2010 Basant Panchmi |
Flag hosting of kumbh Baithak-vrindavan |
| 30 January 2010 |
Ist Shahi Snan - Vrindavan |
| 12 February 2010 |
IInd Shahi Snan – Vrindavan |
| 23 February 2010 |
Holi at Barsana |
| 24 February 2010 |
Holi at Nandagaon |
| 25 February 2010 |
IIIrd Shahi Snan & Closing – Vrindavan, Lattmaar Holi – Mathura , Phoolo ki Holi - Vrindavan |
| 28 February 2010 |
Phalen ki Holi ( Panda) |
| 1 March 2010 |
Colourfull Holi at whole Braj |
| 2 March 2010 |
Dauji ka Huranga |
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| Accommodation During |
| Mahakumbh Baithak & Brij ki Holi ‘2010- Mathura – Vrindavan |
| HOTEL SHEETAL REGENCY unit of Sheetal group, a government approved three star property at Mathura, situated in the heart of city just behind lord Shri Krishna Janambhoomi. our hotel is 8 km from Vrindavan, 2 km away from Railway station, 1.5 km away from bus stand, half km away from river yamuna & Shri Dwarikadheesh temple. The beautiful designed & constructed hotel is aesthetically furnished to match with the test & requirement of individual guest. |
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| Facilities |
| We have 28 - ultra modern guest rooms including 8 luxury rooms. Multi cuisine restaurant conference room up to 50pax and banquet solution with capacity of 300 pax Safe deposit lockers, foreign money exchange, major credit cards acceptance, doctor on call. Indoor & out door games for children., Travel desk, spacious car parking & 24 hours room service & round o clock security with cctv, professionally trained staff to emphasize upon memorable experience to every guest. |
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| Special offer for Important Dates of |
| Mahakumbh Baithak & Braj ki Holi-2010 |
| Room Category per night |
CPAI (room with Breakfast) |
MAPAI (Room with Breakfast & one Meal ) |
Super DLX Room
(Double occupancy) |
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Luxury Room
(Double occupancy) |
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| Extra Person / Bed |
Rs.700/- |
Rs.1000/- |
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| Escort / Guide Supplement – Rs. 1000/- per day (Max. 4 Pax) |
| The Special Offer Includes: |
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| Pick up & Drop from Mathura Railway Station / Bus Stand. |
| Non-Alcoholic welcome drink on arrival. |
| Fruit Basket in the room on arrival. |
| Traditional Breakfast from Brij at Hotel. |
| Chappan Bhog Prasad”along with Lord Krishna’s CD as sweet memories. |
| One Kid below 6-Yrs of age complementary (without additional bed). |
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| Awaiting your early reply in this regards. |
| Thanking you and assuring you our best services & kind co-operation at all time. |
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