🌸 Dolyatra Mela: A Colorful Celebration of Devotion and Joy As spring spreads its colors across Bengal, villages and towns light up with a unique celebration that blends devotion, music, and festivity — Dolyatra , also known as Dol Jatra or Dol Purnima . While often seen as Bengal’s version of Holi, Dolyatra has a deeply spiritual and cultural character of its own. 🕉️ What is Dolyatra? Dolyatra is a Vaishnav festival that commemorates the playful journey of Lord Krishna with his devotees, especially Radha. It falls on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Falgun (March), marking the arrival of spring and love. In West Bengal and parts of Odisha, Dolyatra has a different vibe from the North Indian Holi. It's more devotional, marked by: Idols of Krishna being placed on a decorated swing (Dol) Processions with music and kirtans People applying abir (colored powder) to each other with respect and affection 🎪 The Dolyatra Mela Experience One of the hi...