Agra, March 16 -- While Holi ended for the rest of the country a day before, the celebrations continued in full festive fervour in Braj, more so in the renowned Dauji temple of Baldev in Mathura district, on Saturday.

Huranga Holi celebrations began around Saturday noon on the premises of Dauji temple even as Holi songs and colour filled the arena. There, women playfully tore off the men's clothes and used them to whip them even as colours continued to rain.

A large crowd gathered at the temple to witness the age-old tradition.

The temple is associated with Baldev, the elder brother of Lord Krishna, after whom the town is named. Wet colours were poured from top and, drenched in it, the men sang the songs of Holi.

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