Barsana, Uttar Pradesh: Known for its Lathmar Holi, women symbolically strike men with sticks, reenacting Radha and Krishna’s playful interactions. Shantiniketan, West Bengal: Introduced by ...

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A highlight of the festival, Lathmar Holi in Barsana (March 8) and Nandgaon (March 9) recreates Radha and Krishna’s playful teasing, where women chase men with sticks in a lively tradition.

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SEEMA BURMAN writes about the playful faceoff between the villagers of Gokul and Barsana that devotees act out at a local templeThe followers of the Nimbarka and Gaudiya tradition give Radha a higher ...

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SEEMA BURMAN writes about the playful faceoff between the villagers of Gokul and Barsana that devotees act out at a local templeThe followers of the Nimbarka and Gaudiya tradition give Radha a higher ...

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Hindus greatly value Janmashtami. Krishna devotees worldwide observe this festival. It marks Shri Krishna's birth anniversary. Celebrations occur on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada.

Aum Panddy (left in blue) and Bhaumik Shah, (left) both from St. Catharines, enjoy the Holi Festival at the Meridian Centre parking lot. Organizers estimate over 3,000 attended the event June 14. An ...