“Lathmar Holi”. Women from Barsana village, home of Krishna's lover, Radha, come to Krishna's village, Nandgaon, during the Lathmar Holi celebrations. During Lathmar Holi, the women of Barsana beat the men from Nandgaon with wooden sticks in response to their teasing. The men use shields to protect themselves, all done in good humor. Photo location: Nandgaon, UP, India. (Photo and caption by Anirudha Chakraborty/National Geographic Photo Contest)
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