| Lathmar Holi | |
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.jpg) Lathmar Holi in Nandgaon | |
| Observed by | Hindus |
| Type | Religious, Cultural, Spring festival |
| Celebrations | Spraying colour powders, Playfully hurling sticks by women of Barsana on men of Nandgaon, Dancing, Greetings, Festival delicacies |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Started by | Radha Krishna |
| Related to | Holi |
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Lathmar Holi (Holi of sticks) is a Hindu festival celebrated in the twin towns of Barsana and Nandgaon, also known as the towns of Radha and Krishna respectively. Every year, during the period of Holi, thousands of devotees and tourists visit these towns to celebrate the festival.[1][2] The festivities usually last for more than a week and ends on Rang Panchami.[3][4]
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- ^ "Radha Rani Mandir Barsana | Barsana Temple | how to reach, timings". thedivineindia.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.