Unique Lathmar Holi in Chhattisgarh: Unmarried Girls Wield Consecrated Sticks for Health

• Pantora village, Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh celebrates a unique Lathmar Holi on Rangpanchami.
• Unmarried girls touch villagers with consecrated bamboo sticks at Maa Bhawani Temple.
• Villagers believe the touch cures illnesses, ensures happiness and prosperity in the village.
• Tradition involves selecting bamboo from Madwarani forest, cutting it with a single stroke, and ritualistic worship.
• People eagerly participate, considering it a blessing and a symbol of faith and cultural identity.