Bharatpur
has not that much of rich heritage sites, architecturally or even,
commercially like the other cities of Rajasthan. But it is the home of
more than 380 species of beautiful feathered birds, and this is the
reason why visitors want to visit this place time and again. It is
situated in the eastern part Rajasthan of India and significant for
Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. The best season to visit is October to
February. Here, mainly Hindi and English are spoken. Distance from Agra
is 56 km and from New Delhi is 215 km. Brij Festival is the most
colorful festival of Bharatpur. It is celebrated prior to the festival
of Holi, which marks the beginning of the spring season and end of
winters and thus, falls mostly in March. The villagers wear traditional costumes that are dyed in bright vivacious colors, sing Holi songs and enact Raslila dance that depicts the playful dance of Krishna with 'gopis'. The reenactment and the overall atmosphere of the region during the festival, is full of gaiety and enthusiasm. Everybody, whether young or old, men or women, give in to the boisterous moods of the festival and celebrate with folk melodies and performances, warm and hearty smiles and splashing colors on everybody. Visiting Bharatpur during this time gives you a chance to have first-hand experience of the festival.