Since witnessing the insane celebrations of Holi inside Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, I knew that these celebrations deserved their own little film. Hours before the temple doors open, thousands upon thousands of devotees gather to take part in the 20 minute flower and colour throwing celebration of Phoolon Wali Holi. As the doors open, an unstoppable surge begins as the crowd funnels inside and the chanting and applause becomes thunderous. Many people carry offerings which they will bring to the front of the temple to devote to the deities, others pray as they enter through stone archways. For me, however, the most intense part comes when the entire temple unites in raising their hands, and yelling in unison as colours and flowers surround them.
Edited in Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Gear used:
Canon EOS 1DX Mark II
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II
Syrp 82mm Variable ND Filter
DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Cast: Kieran Mellor
Tags: travel, varanasi, india, canon 1dxii, canon, akhada, kieran mellor, cultural film, wrestling, traditional wrestling, akhara, tulsi ghat, mud wrestling, kushti, pehlwani and beautiful destinations
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