Lathmar Holi is a unique festival celebrated few days before Holi festival. In Barsana near Mathura, Lathmar Holi attracts thousands of devotees as it is a fight between gopis (friends of Radha Rani) and gops (friends of Lord Krishna). Women (gopis) of Barsana town chase down the gops (men) from Nandgaon beat up with sticks […]
Barsana Holi
Barsana Holi 2021 (Lathmar Holi’s First day)
Holi festival in Barsana is celebrated as Lathmar Holi. It is also celebrated in Nandgaon and Mathura of Uttar Pradesh. In 2021, Barsana Lathmar Holi date is March 23. Barsana Holi marks the beginning of Lathmar Holi festival in Mathura region (Sri Krishna Janmabhumi). Thousands of people from across India and various countries visit the […]
Laddoo Holi celebrations in Barsana Uttar Pradesh
Laddo Holi, one of the popular events in Lathmar Holi, will be celebrated in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh on 22 March 2021. Barsana, located at a distance of 50 kilometers from Mathura, has the Radharani temple. During this, devotees and other enthusiasts toss laddoos at each other. Laddoo Holi is mainly celebrated by the devotees of […]