UP: People celebrate grand ‘Lathmar Holi’ in Mathura

As Holi is around the corner, Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura is all set to host tourists from across the world. People on February 28 celebrated ‘LathMar Holi’ here with full fervor and lots of colours. Swarm of people gathered in the town of Mathura to enjoy splash of colours.During Lathmar Holi, Hurriyarin (Women) beat (Huriyare) men with sticks in a humorous manner and men use shields to protect themselves and if they are caught, they have to dance in Women’s costumes.