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Barsana Celebrations The Vibrant Lathmar Holi

ℱLathmar Holi, celebrated in the village of Barsana, is a spectacular twist on the traditional Holi festival. Women playfully beat men with sticks while they try to shield themselves with shields, creating a lively and colorful atmosphere. The event symbolizes the playful rivalry between the towns of Barsana and Nandgaon.

Nandgoan Lathmar Holi
Barsana Lathmar Holi | Photo: AP

♉Women participate in the Lathmar holi at Nandgoan village, 115 kilometers (70 miles) south of New Delhi.

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Barsana Lathmar Holi
Nandgoan Lathmar Holi | Photo: AP

ꦆVillagers 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.

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Lathmar Holi Celebration
Lathmar Holi Festival | Photo: AP

♛Villagers covered in color participate in the Lathmar Holi at the Nandagram temple in Nandgoan village, 115 kilometers (70 miles) south of New Delhi.

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Lathmar Holi Festival
Lathmar Holi Celebration | Photo: AP

🉐Women participate in the Lathmar holi at Nandgoan village, 115 kilometers (70 miles) south of New Delhi.

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Nandgoan Lathmar Holi
Barsana Lathmar Holi | Photo: AP

⛄Villagers from Barsana and Nandgaon participate in the Lathmar Holi at the Nandagram temple in Nandgoan village, 115 kilometers (70 miles) south of New Delhi.

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Barsana Lathmar Holi
Nandgoan Lathmar Holi | Photo: AP

꧑Villagers from Barsana and Nandgaon smeared with colors participate in Lathmar Holi at the Nandagram temple in Nandgoan village, 115 kilometers (70 miles) south of New Delhi.

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Lathmar Holi Celebration
Lathmar Holi Festival | Photo: AP

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

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Lathmar Holi Festival
Lathmar Holi Celebration | Photo: AP

🦄Women wait to participate in the Lathmar holi with men of a neighboring village in Nandgoan, 115 kilometers (70 miles) south of New Delhi.

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Lathmar Holi Nandgoan
Lathmar Holi Barsana | Photo: AP

🎶Villagers covered in color participate in the Lathmar Holi at the Nandagram temple in Nandgoan village, 115 kilometers (70 miles) south of New Delhi.

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Lathmar Holi Barsana
Lathmar Holi Nandgoan | Photo: AP

ꦍVillagers covered in color participate in the Lathmar Holi at the Nandagram temple in Nandgoan village, 115 kilometers (70 miles) south of New Delhi.

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Nandgoan Lathmar Holi
Barsana Lathmar Holi | Photo: AP

♏Villagers from Barsana covered in color read and sing as they participate in the Lathmar Holi at the Nandagram temple in Nandgoan village, 115 kilometers (70 miles) south of New Delhi.

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Barsana Lathmar Holi
Nandgoan Lathmar Holi | Photo: AP

🅘Villagers covered in color participate in the Lathmar Holi at the Nandagram temple in Nandgoan village, 115 kilometers (70 miles) south of New Delhi.

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Nandgoan Lathmar Holi
Barsana Lathmar Holi | Photo: AP

🗹Villagers throw colored powder during the Lathmar Holi at the Nandagram temple in Nandgoan village, 115 kilometers (70 miles) south of New Delhi.

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