Barsana

BARSANA - Barsana, the birthplace of Lord Krishna's consort Radha, has kept its date with the famous Lathmar Holi, with thousands of pilgrims - among them hordes of NRIs - turning up to watch the spectacle that even saw a flower shower from the skies! The 40-minute spectacle Tuesday saw women attired in colourful costumes with long 'ghunghats' or veils carrying well oiled 'lathis' or sticks to beat male participants, who in turn were armed with protective gear called 'dhals'.