Traffic Restrictions Implemented for Laddoo and Lathmar Holi in Barsana. Vehicle Ban from 8 PM Onwards; Devotees to Walk 5 KM. Administration Arranges 56 Parking Lots.
Holi 2025: The administration has implemented strict traffic regulations for the famous Laddoo and Lathmar Holi in Barsana. Entry of vehicles into Barsana will be completely prohibited from 8 PM on Thursday. Devotees will have to walk approximately 5 kilometers. The administration has prepared 56 parking lots to maintain smooth traffic flow.
Traffic Diversions on These Routes
Thanapari, Arvind Kumar Nirwal, stated that no vehicles coming from Goverdhan, Chhatta, and Nandgaon will be allowed entry into Barsana.
- Vehicles going from Goverdhan to Kosikalaan will use the highway via Neemgaon Tiraha.
- Vehicles going from Kosikalaan to Goverdhan will have to go via Chhatta.
- Vehicles going from Kama to Goverdhan are permitted to go via Kosikalaan.
Parking Arrangements on Main Roads
Parking lots have been created on different routes to control traffic in Barsana.
Goverdhan-Barsana Road - 19 parking lots
Chhatta-Barsana Road - 10 parking lots
Nandgaon-Barsana Road - 8 parking lots
Kama Road - 5 parking lots
Karahla-Barsana Road - 5 parking lots
Dabhala Marg and Kasba Area - 3-3 parking lots
3 VIP parking lots have also been created in the town.
100 barriers have been installed throughout the fair area for crowd management.
Parking Lot Locations
Large vehicles coming from Goverdhan – Hathia Chauraha
Small vehicles – Crusher and Petrol Pump
Vehicles coming from Kumai Karahla – Karahla Mod
Large vehicles coming from Chhatta – Near Ajanokh village
Small vehicles – Near Srinagar Mod and Petrol Pump
Large vehicles coming from Nandgaon – Sanket village
Small vehicles – Near Gazipur village
Vehicles coming from Kama – Near Radha Bagh
Vehicles coming from Dabhala village – Chiksoli Mod
Sweet and Gift Distribution Before Holi
The Shrihari Das Bihari Foundation Bharat Trust shared joy with the poor and orphaned children before Holi. The organization distributed sweets and gifts to leprosy patients and the poor, bringing smiles to their faces.
Additionally, sweets were distributed to orphaned children at the Narayan Orphanage on Raman Reti Marg. Acharya Prahlad Vallabh Goswami, Manoj Bansal, Kamalkant Gupta, Viprash Vallabh Goswami, and Ballo Singh, among others, were present at the event.
Advice for Travelers
- The administration requests devotees to park their vehicles only in designated parking areas.
- Considering the large crowds, it is advised to arrive early in the morning and be prepared to walk.
- Devotees visiting Barsana are urged to follow traffic rules and take safety instructions seriously.