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In Mathura's Holi, there is a central role played by the trangender and the transvestite community where men dress up as Radha, gopis, and Sakhis. A Updated on: 25 March 2024 11:55 am Mathura Holi Celebration: Women Smash Men With Sticks As ‘Lathmaar’ Holi Festivities Begin The famed 'lathmar' holi of Mathura began with much fanfare in Bar The girls would chase the guys and hit them with sticks for fun. This is where the custom of Barsana’s Lathmar Holi comes from. Men from Nandgaon come to Barsana to tease and colour women while they play Holi in Mathura. The women take offense and act like they are mad at them. They pick up sticks and hit the guys with them for fun. 2. Holi in Vrindavan is starting tomorrow 07 March 2025! “Vrindavan Holi” or “Mathura Holi” is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Brajbhoomi, as it is called, is the place where Holi has to be experienced. We give here complete day-wise details of the Vrindavan Holi 2025 schedule! We strongly encourage you to experience it, at least once! Variations of Holi in Mathura & Vrindavan Lathmar Holi in Barsana and Nandgaon. The festival begins in Radha’s village, Barsana, where a fun-filled activity takes place; women chase men with sticks in an event known as Lathmar Holi. Its commemoration is just as fun as it is to watch because of the joy, music, and colours throughout the entire b) Holi Procession in Mathura. After playing holi in Banke Bihari temple. Vrindavan you can head straight to Mathura. Here you can see the Holi Procession where Young girls and boys dress up as Gopis, Lord Krishna, and gops. They sit on the vehicle and roam around the city and villages to throw colors on people. c) Holika Dahan IMAGE: Veiled Hindu women playfully beat men with bamboo sticks as they take part in Lathmar Holi celebrations in the town of Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh, March 9, 2025, here and below. The Holi festivities in Mathura, widely regarded as the birthplace of Lord Krishna, will culminate with grand processions, cultural performances, and temple rituals leading up to the main Holi Lathmar Holi, a lively pre-Holi fest, sees Barsana’s women playfully striking men with sticks, echoing Radha-Krishna’s legend amid colour and song. Historical OriginsLathmar Holi stems from the playful legend of Krishna visiting Barsana to meet Radha, where women chased him away with sticks. Lathmaar Holi, celebrated in Barsana and Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh, is a unique, vibrant tradition where women playfully hit men with sticks, and men use shields to defend themselves. The festival Apart from Mathura and Vrindavan, famous Holi celebrations take place in Shantiniketan (West Bengal), Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), and Udaipur (Rajasthan). Conclusion. Mathura and Vrindavan Holi 2025 is not just a festival but an experience of a lifetime. Whether it’s the playful Lathmar Holi, the divine Phoolwalon Ki Holi, or the grand Dhulandi When Is Holi 2025 Celebrated in Vrindavan, Barsana, and Mathura? Holi 2025 in Vrindavan, Barsana, and Mathura will kick off on March 8th and last until March 14th, which is a week earlier than in other parts of India. The festivities will span 10 days. The Unique Rituals of Lathmar Holi. 1. Women with Sticks, Men with Shields: In Barsana, women take up lathis (sticks) and mockingly chase men from Nandgaon, who defend themselves with shields. The mock battles are filled with laughter and excitement, embodying a spirit of fun and playful competition. So, mark your festival calendar for 2025 and prepare for Holi 2025. Dress up in the Holi dress for women or Holi dress for men, and plunge into the excitement, colours, and feelings that this amazing festival has in store for you. Let the colours of Holi illuminate your life and spread love wherever you go! Get ready to immerse yourself in a burst of vibrant colors and joyous celebrations as we unveil the exciting schedule for Holi 2025 in Mathura Vrindavan! Every year, this legendary festival attracts millions of visitors from all over the world, and the upcoming edition promises to be nothing short of spectacular. With its roots in mythology and a rich historical background, Holi in Mathura Every day of Holi festival in Mathura is different—from Lathmar Holi in Barsana (March 8-9) to Phoolon Ki Holi in Vrindavan (March 10), providing a visually stunning cultural show. To ensure a smooth trip, look for Mathura tour packages, which provide guided tours to major temples and Holi venues. How to Experience Holi Across Different Mathura Holi Dates. Barsana Laddu & Lathmar Holi. Get drenched in sweet laddu rains on 07 March. Enjoy the lively Lathmar tradition in Barsana on 08 March. Nandgaon Lathmar Holi. On 09 March, see women playfully hitting men with sticks. Experience the jestful side of Krishna’s leelas. Vrindavan A week-long Holi celebration, Rangotsav 2025, began in Mathura on March 10 with Lathmar Holi | Photo: IANS Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India] March 8 (ANI): The famous Lathmar Holi celebrations in Mathura’s Barsana began with great enthusiasm on Saturday as devotees and tourists gathered to witness the traditional festivities. Men from Nandgaon arrived in Barsana, where local women playfully greeted them with stick attacks while the men tried to drench them in colours. []
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