LATHMAR HOLI, BARSANA
It is a traditional festival celebrated in Barsana, a small town located near Mathura in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is typically observed a few days before the main Holi festival and involves women hitting men with sticks (lathis) as they try to throw coloured powder and water on them.
LATHMAR HOLI, NAND GAON
After Barsana, the Lathmar Holi celebrations shift to Nand Gaon, the village of Krishna's father, Nand Baba. This time, the men of Barsana visit Nand Gaon, especially Nand Baba Temple, and face playful retaliation from the women there. The entire event is a vibrant and energetic spectacle, filled with colors, laughter, and devotion.
