Lathmar Holi
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Lathmar Holi (लठमार होली) (laṭṭhamār holi) is a Hindu festival which means of "Holi of sticks". This festival is celebrated with lot of fervour and excitement in the twin towns of Barsana and Nandgaon, also known as the towns of Radha and Krishna respectively. Every year during the period of Holi, thousands of devotees and tourists visit Nandgaon and Barsana to be the part of Lathmar Holi.[1][2][3][4] The Lathmar Holi festivities usually lasts for over a week and ends on the day Rang Panchami.
Origins[]
Associated with legend that is linked to the divine couple Radha Krishna, the festival seeks to recreate it. According to the legend, Lord Krishna who was resident of Nandgaon wanted to spray the colours on his beloved Radha and her friends to tease them on the day of Holi. But, as Krishna and his friends entered Barsana they were playfully greeted with the sticks by Radha and her friends who drove them out of Barsana. Following the same trend, every year men of Nandagaon visit Barsana during the time of Holi and are greeted by women who playfully hurl sticks (aka lathi) on men. [5]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "What is Lathmar Holi? Why is it celebrated?". India Today. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
- ^ "Lathmar Holi 2014: 12 Stunning Photos That'll Transport You To India For When It Is Spring". Huffington Post, Canada. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ "नंदगांव में लट्ठमार होली की उमंग". Aaj Tak, Dharma. 15 March 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ "Radha Rani Mandir Barsana | Barsana Temple | how to reach, timings". thedivineindia.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "What is Lathmar Holi? Why is it celebrated?". India Today. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
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- Religious festivals in India
- Festivals in Uttar Pradesh
- Tourist attractions in Mathura district
- Holi
- Mathura district
- Spring traditions
- Spring festivals