Mousmi ChouhanNew Delhi, March 4 -- As the festival of colours, Holi, arrives this year, towns and villages across northern India are coming alive with music, dance, and the unmistakable vibrancy of coloured powders. From Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh to the heartlands of Rajasthan, Bihar, and Jharkhand, communities are observing centuries-old traditions that showcase the rich cultural tapestry of the region.
In Mathura and Vrindavan, the birthplace and playground of Lord Krishna, Holi is celebrated with unmatched devotion and exuberance. The festivities here begin days in advance with Lathmar Holi, a unique tradition where women playfully hit men with sticks while men defend themselves, accompanied by folk songs and dances.
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