Lathmar Holi takes place well before the actual Holi celebration and is observed in Barsana Village in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. Lathmar Holi 2024 date is March 18, March 19 and March 20. Barsana Lathmar holi is on March 18 and Nandgaon Lathmar holi is on March 19 and Lathmar holi in Janmasthan Mathura is on March 20. The famous stick fight between men from Nandgaon and women of Barsana take place on the day. The aim of the men from Nandgaon is to install a flag on the temple of Radha at Barsana and claim victory. Women of Barsana face them with bamboo sticks. In 2024, Holi festival is on March 25 . Holika Dahan in North India is on March 24. If you are a tourist or foreigner visiting for Lathmar Holi then be prepared to spend at least three days. Story of Lathmar Holi The legend behind Lathmar Holi is closely associated with Lord Krishna and Radha. It is said that Krishna, who is dark in color, was jealous of the fair-colored Radha. Krishna used to pester Mother Yashoda
More formally known as Oothukkadu Venkata Subbaiyer, Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi dedicated his life (1700 – 1765 CE) to ‘Kaliya Narthana Krishna’— the name of the presiding deity in Oothukkadu town, which is featured like a secondary signature in his many compositions. Here is a short biography of Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi. He was born Venkata Subramaniam, the eldest of five children, to Tamil Smarta parents Subbu Kutti Iyer and Venkamma in Mannargudi near Thanjavur. Later they moved to the village of Oothukkadu. Venkata Kavi’s family deity was Goddess Kamakshi , but his mind and heart were enraptured by Kalinga Narthana Krishna. The great poet composed on a staggering range of topics. He composed operas on the Mahabharata, Ramayana and Srimad Bhagavatam. Around 200 of his songs in his Bhagavatam opera musically bring to life scenes from the tenth canto of the Purana, colorfully depicting Sri Krishna Leelas. He also composed songs on Vinayaka, Saraswati, Siva, Karttikeya, Devi (including