AGRA, March 9 -- A day after U.P. chief minister Yogi Adityanath praised rich tradition of Holi in Braj, the focus was on Rangeeli Gali of Barsana in Mathura district on Saturday when lathi-clad women from the town came down on men from nearby Nandgaon village on the occasion of famed Lathmar Holi.

Headgear protected 'huriyare' (Holi revellers) reached the town and faced the lathi-wielding 'gopi' (friends of Radha) amidst colour riot and Holi songs to celebrate this unique tradition of Braj. While the rest of India is awaiting Holi that will be celebrated on March 14, festivities are in full swing in twin religious cities of Mathura and Vrindavan.

The fervour reached its zenith on Friday when the CM attended Laddoo-maar Holi. Momentum w...