Astrology News Desk: Now a few days are left for the holy festival of Holi, this year the festival of Holi is celebrated with great pomp across the country on March 14. But the celebration of Holi in Mathura Vrindavan starts long back in which different types of Holi are played.
Today i.e. on March 8, on Saturday, there is Lathmar Holi of Barsana in which people participate in large numbers. According to the almanac, the Navami date of Phalgun month has started on 7 March from 9.18 am and it will conclude at 8.16 am on March 8. According to the same Udaya Tithi, this time on March 8, Lathmar Holi of Barsana is being played. In such a situation, we are telling you special things related to Lathmar Holi, so let’s know.
Every year, Lathmar Holi is organized in the villages of Mathura and Barsane before Holi, in this festival, men of Nandgaon and women of Barsane participate. Men bring shields while women attack them with sticks.
During this time special Braj songs are also sung and colors are covered in the atmosphere. People also enjoy cannabis and cold on the occasion of Lathmar Holi. Kirtan Mandalia revolves around the village and hymns of Radha Krishna are sung.
Why does Lattmar not hurt in Holi –
It is believed that when Lord Krishna was leaving Braj, he gave many weight to Radha Rani. One of these words was also that whoever would like to play Lathmar Holi in Barsana with full reverence and love, or will wish to take pleasure to see Lathmar Holi. He will never suffer physical injuries. This is the reason that no one gets hurt in Lathmar Holi.
