Braj ki Lathmar Holi
No Holi coverage can be complete without the famous “Brij Ki Holi”. Hindu deities Radha and Krishna grew up in neighboring villages of Barsana and Gokul respectively in the Brij Region of India. Over there the festival is celebrated until Rang-Panchmi (5th day of Holika Dahan) in commemoration of their divine Tribal Art love for each other. “Braj ki Lathmar Holi” is a close relationship between Krishna and Holi and symbolizes the. It is said that when the teams of Nandgaon reach Barsana with pitchers, then the women of rain show lots of sticks on them. Men have to avoid sticks and at the same time, women have to be soaked in colors.
The tradition of the Holi is one where all becomes equal irrespective of their wealth, Social Status, Cast, religion and even the enemies turn friends and everybody celebrates the festival together with a spirit of bonhomie and brotherhood.
In the evening people visit friends and relatives and exchange gifts, sweets and greetings. This helps in revitalizing relationships and strengthening emotional bonds between people.
Holi helps to bring the society together and strengthen the united fabric of our country. For, the festival is celebrated by non-Hindus also as everybody likes to be a part of such a colorful and joyous festival. The mood and festivities of Holi cut across all classes, castes, and religions and brings people together. With Holi, celebrate the onset of spring by filling their day and life with the colors of joy, prosperity, happiness, and fun.
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