The women of Barsana village near Mathura beat up men from neighboring Nandgaon village with sticks, in what's known as Lathmar Holi celebrations.
Lathmar Holi takes place around a week before the main day of Holi. In 2016, it will happen on March 17. The following day, the celebrations move to Nandgaon village. On March 19, the start of Holi celebrations at Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan will be the main attraction. It's worth getting to Barsana a couple of days in advance of Lathmar Holi so that you can also experience Laddoo Holi festivities there. Sweets are thrown around and spiritual songs related to Radha and Krishna are sung. This will take place on March 16, 2016.
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