Unique Holi in Burhanpur: Women Hit Men with Sticks, Men Cheer 'Happy Holi'

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News18•04-03-2026, 08:00
Unique Holi in Burhanpur: Women Hit Men with Sticks, Men Cheer 'Happy Holi'
- •Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh celebrates Holi with a 500-year-old Lathmar tradition at Gokul Chandra Mandir.
- •Women playfully hit men with sticks, who then respond with 'Happy Holi'.
- •Hari Krishna Mukhiya and Aditya Mukhiya highlight the unique celebration and community involvement.
- •The temple, about 500 years old, is the only one in the Nimar region to observe this Lathmar Holi.
- •The festival also includes Holi with flowers, colors, gulal, and Raas (dance).
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