Festive Lathmar Holi in Barsana

Barsana: In a spirited display, women playfully hit men with sticks (lathis) while the men protect themselves during the famed Lathmar Holi festivities at the Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: In a spirited display, women playfully hit men with sticks (lathis) while the men protect themselves during the famed Lathmar Holi festivities at the Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: In a spirited display, women playfully hit men with sticks (lathis) while the men protect themselves during the famed Lathmar Holi festivities at the Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: In a spirited display, women playfully hit men with sticks (lathis) while the men protect themselves during the famed Lathmar Holi festivities at the Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: In a spirited display, women playfully hit men with sticks (lathis) while the men protect themselves during the famed Lathmar Holi festivities at the Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: In a spirited display, women playfully hit men with sticks (lathis) while the men protect themselves during the famed Lathmar Holi festivities at the Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: In a spirited display, women playfully hit men with sticks (lathis) while the men protect themselves during the famed Lathmar Holi festivities at the Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: In a spirited display, women playfully hit men with sticks (lathis) while the men protect themselves during the famed Lathmar Holi festivities at the Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Devotees from Nandgaon drenched in bright Holi colors take part in the Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men protect themselves during the cultural event. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Residents doused in bright Holi colors splash colored water on participants enjoying the traditional Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men shield themselves during this festive occasion. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Residents doused in bright Holi colors splash colored water on participants enjoying the traditional Lathmar Holi festivities at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men shield themselves during this festive occasion. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Barsana: Men splashed with bright Holi colors navigate through the crowd towards the Shri Radha Rani Temple during the traditional Lathmar Holi festivities in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Women humorously hit men with sticks (lathis), while the men shield themselves during this festive occasion. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

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