Mathura, March 7 -- The vibrant festival of Laddu Mar Holi kicked off with great enthusiasm on Friday at the Shri Ladliji Maharaj temple in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh.

This marks the beginning of Holi celebrations in Barsana, which is renowned for its unique Holi traditions. The temple premises resonated with devotional songs and chants as priests and devotees participated in the age-old ritual.

One of the highlights of Barsana's Holi celebrations is the famous 'Lathmar Holi', where women playfully hit men with sticks, reenacting Krishna's legendary visit to Radha's village.

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