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Mathura Holi: Rangbharni Ekadashi & Lathmar Holi, Holi Celebration in Barsana
Holi Celebration in Mathura- Vrindavan - Barsana - Gokul- Nandgayon the Land of Lord Krishna !
The Holi of Barsana, the birthplace of Radha, a village, 42
kms away from Mathura, is of particular interest. Here, men from Nandgaon, the
land of Krishna come to play Holi with the girls of Barsana and hope of raising
their flag over Shri Radhikaji's temple. But, instead of colors they are
greeted with sticks by the gopis. Hence, the Holi get its new name
here-Lathmaar Holi as well.
How Holi is celebrated in Barsaana
Barsana Holi: बरसाना की लट्ठमार ही नहीं, ये होली भी है बहुत खास
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that, smart enough, men come fully padded as they are fully aware what kind of
welcome awaits them and also the fact that they are not allowed to retaliate on
that day to play Holi.
Here,
in this mock battle of sorts, they try their best not to be captured. The
unlucky one's however, are forcefully led away and get a good thrashing from
the women. Further, they are made to wear female attire and dance in public.
Holi celebrities come
to Mathura to celebrate Color Festival
All in the spirit of Holi
According to legend, it is believed that
Lord Krishna from Nandgaon visited Radha's (his beloved) town in Barsana during
Holi. Lord Krishna who was known to be friendly with the entire 'Gopis',
applied color on Radha's face in jest. The friends and the elder females of the
town, in turn, took offence and drove him out of Barsana, with bamboo sticks.
Lathmar Holi thus keeps in tune with
this tale and is a recreation of this episode from Lord Krishna's Life. Every
year, men from Nandgaon visit the town of Barsana and the women there; drive
them out, playing with sticks (i.e., lathi) and colors.
Lathmaar Barsana Holi
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renowned poets like Surdas, Nand-das, Kumbhan-das and others have picturesquely
described how Lord Krishna received similar treatment and was forced to don a
sari and wear make-up and perform dance before being released by the gopies at
the Holi festival.
Holi at Vrindaavan
The next day, it is the turn of the men of Barsana. They
reciprocate by invading Nandgaon and drench the womenfolk of Nandgaon in colors
of kesudo, naturally occurring orange-red dye and palash. Today, the women of
Nadagow beat the invaders from Barsana village.
Holi Celebration at the Nandgaon Temple
However,
in the interest of tourism and safety, the state tourist board has set up
excellent vantage points for the public to view. A large open ground, on the
outskirts of the town is specially set aside for the most magnificent display
of the festivities of Holi.
Women in Barsana during Lathmar Holi
At this week long Holi celebrations also continue in the
various Krishna temples on different days. The celebrations are filled with
clouds of colors and of course, much fun.
Holi Celebration in India Mathura
Traditional
Holi celebrations are the biggest ones in Mathura and Vrindavan, the birth city
of Lord Krishna. Although, it is celebrated all over India yet the festival is
celebrated with huge pomp & show at the places related to tales of Lord
Krishna & Radha.
Laddu Mar Holi Barsana
Naming
a few, here are the best Holi celebration places in India to witness
& celebrate the famous Holi festival.
Barsana Laddu Holi
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