Lathmar Holi, celebrated in Barsana and Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh, is a unique and vibrant Holi tradition where women playfully beat men with sticks.

Alex Welder, Solo traveller from Germany shared his experience of celebrating ''Lathmar Holi'' in Barsana, India. The experience documented in a video has since gone viral. Read on for more details.

Villagers from Barsana and Nandgaon smeared with colors sing and dance as they participate Lathmar Holi at Nandagram temple in Nandgoan village, 115 kilometers (70 miles) south of New Delhi.

Lathmar Holi, celebrated some days ahead of the actual Holi festival in the twin towns of Barsana and Nandgaon, translates as ‘that Holi in which people hit with sticks’. Some people toast ...

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In the video, vlogger Tushar Shukla highlighted disturbing scenes of men in Uttar Pradesh harassing women as they walk down the streets, with some individuals even shouting crude remarks.

He further said that those who visited Mahakumbh and Ayodhya and are now in Barsana are witnessing the development works carried out under PM Modi. He further said that Holi is a festival of ...

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The ancient festival has Hindu roots ... who playfully beat him with bamboo sticks during Lathmar Holi celebrations, in Barsana, northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, in 2021.Credit ...

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Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Amid massive celebrations in the west Indian city of Ahmedabad, thousands of people gathered at the ...

is a festival that is celebrated at the Banke Bihari Temple with flower petals, which creates an environment that is both fascinating and beautiful. Lathmar Holi (Barsana & Nandgaon): Lathmar Holi ...