Lathmar Holi in MP

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 13:20 [IST]

Shivpuri, MP, Mar 2 (UNI) On the lines of Vrajbhumi, Lathmar Holi is played in this district whose Pohri, Karaira, Dinara, Sirsaud, Picchor and other villages share this tradition.

Village women bearing long staffs and in attack mode are coloured by daring menfolk.

Lathmar is played from Holika Dahan to Rang Panchami.

UNI

Topics: FESTIVAL-MP-HOLI-LATHMAR

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