Festivals-Lathmaar Holi of Barsana (Uttar Pradesh)

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Lath Maar Holi is a unique celebration of the Hindu festival Holi in Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. Legend says Lord Krishna visited Radha’s village, Barsana, to play Holi on this day. (Photos: Atul Sharma)

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Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A large number of people gathered, sprinkling colored powder, singing, and dancing during the Lathmaar Holi celebration at Barsana, Mathura, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A large number of people gathered to sprinkle colored powder, singing, and dancing during the Lathmaar Holi celebration at Barsana, Mathura, India.

$Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A large number of People gathered at Shri Radha Rani Temple at Barsana during \$

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - People daubed in colored water, head covered, singing a hymn during Lathmaar Holi celebrations at Barsana, Mathura, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - Women wearing colourful sarees holding bamboo sticks during Lathmaar Holi at Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - Women wearing colourful sarees holding bamboo sticks during Lathmaar Holi at Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A man from Nandgaon protects himself from the women of Barsana, hitting his shield with their sticks during Lathmaar Holi at Barsana.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A man from Nandgaon is protecting himself from the women of Barsana hitting on his shield with their sticks during Lathmaar Holi at Barsana.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A man daubed in colored powder smiles as he celebrates “Lathmaar Holi” at Barsama, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

$Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - Some women are dancing, some holding bamboo sticks, during \$

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - Women wearing colourful sarees holding bamboo sticks during Lathmaar Holi at Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A man daubed in colour powder smiles as he celebrates Lathmaar Holi at Barsana, Mathura, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A man daubed in colour powder smiles as he celebrates Lathmaar Holi at Barsana, Mathura, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - Local people daubed with colour powder during the Lathmaar Holi celebration at Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A man daubed in colour powder holding a shield during Lathmaar Holi celebration at Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A man daubed in colour powder holding a bamboo stick during Lathmaar Holi at Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A man daubed in colour powder during Lathmaar Holi at Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A local woman covering her face with her saree at Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - Local people celebrate the Holi festival at Nandgoan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - An old man playing the flute at Barsana, Mathura, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A religious painting and material shop at Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A man from Nandgaon is protecting himself from the women of Barsana hitting on his shield with their sticks during Lathmaar Holi at Barsana.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A man protecting himself from women of Barsana hitting on his shield with their sticks during Lathmaar Holi at Barsana.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A man protecting himself from women of Barsana hitting on his shield with their sticks during Lathmaar Holi at Barsana.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A large number of people gathered to celebrate Lathmaar Holi at Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A large number of people gathered, sprinkling colored powder, singing, and dancing during the Lathmaar Holi celebration at Barsana, Mathura, India.

Festivals- Lathmaar Holi of Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. (photo: Atul Sharma) - A large number of people gathered, sprinkling colored powder, singing, dancing during the Lathmaar Holi celebration at Barsana, Mathura, India.

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