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Mathura's Lathmar Holi: A Glimpse

Lathmar Holi, celebrated in Barsana and Nandgaon, is a festival where women playfully ‘beat’ men with sticks, reenacting Radha and Krishna’s legendary exchange. Steeped in colour, music, and tradition, it’s a mesmerising prelude to Holi

OT Staff
OT Staff

9 March 2025

Glimpses of the Lathmar Holi Photo: Shutterstock
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Historical Origins

Lathmar Holi stems from the playful legend of Krishna visiting Barsana to meet Radha, where women chased him away with sticks. This tradition has been joyfully celebrated for centuries.

Radha, Krishna and sakhis playing Holi. Lucknow, Avadh (Oudh), 19th century
Radha, Krishna and sakhis playing Holi. Lucknow, Avadh (Oudh), 19th century Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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