People of Barsana and Nandgaon in Uttar Pradesh celebrated Lathmar Holi. Here are some pics of people celebrating the festival

Lathmar Holi is a traditional celebration in which women of Barsana hit men playfully using wooden sticks (lathi) and men defend themselves using a shield

Here's a glimpse of women of Barsana hitting men with wooden sticks and men defending themselves during Lathmar Holi

People at Barsana were smeared with Holi colours and danced with sticks at Nandagram temple in Nandgaon village

Here, people can be seen throwing colours on each other during the celebration

Here's another pic of men and women playing Lathmar Holi as several others witness the celebration

Hundreds of men and women participated in this fun-filled event to celebrate love and friendship

This festival attracts visitors from across the world to witness India's cultural heritage and the  grand celebration of Holi

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