Lathmar Holi 2022: Know what it is and when it is celebrated

Lathmar Holi (also known as wooden stick Holi) is celebrated on the Purnima Tithi of Phalguna Month, which is a few days ahead of the main Holi festival. This year Lathmar Holi was celebrated on March 11. According to legends, it is believed that Sri Krishna and his friends were beaten with wooden sticks (Lath) by Radha and her friends, when they came to throw colours on them. (Pics courtesy: ANI)

According to legends, it is believed that Sri Krishna and his friends were beaten with wooden sticks (Lath) by Radha and her friends, when they came to throw colours on them.

It is celebrated in Barsana, Nandgaon, Mathura etc with full festive fervour. Lathmar Holi is revered and celebrated at the Radha Rani temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh.

Lathmar Holi (also known as wooden stick Holi) is celebrated on the Purnima Tithi of Phalguna Month, which is a few days ahead of the main Holi festival. This year Lathmar Holi was celebrated on March 11.

This year Holi is on March 18, and Holika Dahan was on March 17 - a day prior to the main festival.