“People come from Nandgaon posing as Lord Krishna to play Holi with those who pose as Radha during which men are beaten with sticks hence the festival is called ‘Lathmar Holi.' On the second day women go to Nandgaon to celebrate the festival. The festival is celebrated in the spirit of brotherhood,” said Renu Singh, a devotee.
Holi is celebrated for 45 days in villages of Mathura District, as the entire Braj region has millions of devotees of Lord Krishna. The celebrations are considered incomplete without the 'Lathmar' Holi event.
Holi brings together people from all classes and age groups as they play with colours, distribute sweets other than taking out processions.
This year, the main festival of Holi would be celebrated on March 27.
