Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Leeke Street in London is famous for its graphiti and Graphiti artists. An artist can be seen here working on his artwork on asummer afternoon below the bridge.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

A monk (sadhu) washes his hair in the holy waters of Ganga after completing his morning rituals and taking a holy dip on the occasion of Makarsankranti at the Gangasagar Mela...

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival. Meanwhile, a 72-second silences were also observed on both days at 3 pm to pay tribute to the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that takes place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the preceding Sunday). It is a bouquet of people from all cultures dancing to the tunes of the Carribean music. It is led by members of the British West Indian community, and attracts around two and a half million people annually, making it one of the world's largest street festivals, and a significant event in Black British culture. The streets were again awash with colour and filled with music as revellers faced temperature highs of 33C on sunday & 31C on Monday. It was thought to be the hottest ever carnival.

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community. This is Bristol's most colourful community celebration, it's open and welcoming to all who champion equality and diversity. Since 2010, the Bristol Pride festival has been organised by the charity 'Bristol Pride'. The festival is a fortnight of events in the city, and concludes with Pride Day on the second Saturday of July. Festival events include a mix of talks by prominent local activists and charities, screenings of LGBT films, performances, and various evenings of entertainment led by local drag artists. Pride Day includes the traditional Pride March, which begins in the city's Castle Park and ends at the Amphitheatre on the harbourside. Courtesy: Wikipedia

Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. Performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil. Literal meaning of Pulikkali is the 'play of the tigers' hence the performance revolve around the theme of tiger hunting. The folk art is mainly practiced in Thrissur district of Kerala.

Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. Performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil. Literal meaning of Pulikkali is the 'play of the tigers' hence the performance revolve around the theme of tiger hunting. The folk art is mainly practiced in Thrissur district of Kerala.

Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. Performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil. Literal meaning of Pulikkali is the 'play of the tigers' hence the performance revolve around the theme of tiger hunting. The folk art is mainly practiced in Thrissur district of Kerala.

Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. Performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil. Literal meaning of Pulikkali is the 'play of the tigers' hence the performance revolve around the theme of tiger hunting. The folk art is mainly practiced in Thrissur district of Kerala.

Pulikkali is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala. Performers painted like tigers and hunters in bright yellow, red, and black dance to the beats of instruments like Udukku and Thakil. Literal meaning of Pulikkali is the 'play of the tigers' hence the performance revolve around the theme of tiger hunting. The folk art is mainly practiced in Thrissur district of Kerala.

Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Charak Puja (also known as Cadak, and Nil Puja) is a Hindu folk festival in honour of the god Shiva. It's held in southern Bangladesh and West Bengal on the last day (Songkranti) of the month of Chaitra (Choitro in the Bengali calendar), at midnight.People believe that by satisfying Shiva, the festival will bring prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year. The preparation usually starts a month in advance. The arrangement team of the festival go from village to village to procure the necessary components like paddy, oil, sugar, salt, honey, money and other items needed for the ritual. On the midnight of the Songkranti, the worshippers are gathered together to worship Shiva, and after a puja, the prasad (items blessed by the deity) are distributed.The tradition behind Charak Puja is worshipping the Charak tree. Several acts of penance are performed by Charak Sanyasis around and on the tree on 14th April every year. This includes inserting hooks through devotees back. After years of practice, they are able to pierce the sharp hooks without damaging the veins and causing less pain. They then use these hooks to swing around the tree. The Charak tree stands around 30 to 40 feet tall and has no roots or branches. The tree is worshipped by priests before being placed in a ditch and balanced by bamboos. After the Sanyasis perform their penance acts, the tree is immersed into the river. The Charak Sanyasis then brings it back to the puja ground, which is a local ground. In Bengal, Gajan and Charak stand unique in the scenario of Bengal festivals and in today's modern age. Although it is celebrated mostly in rural Bengal, the festival is still celebrated in some parts of Kolkata city.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated with a great deal of fervor and enthusiasm throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. But differences mark the way in which they are celebrated. The small town of Barsana located at a distance of about 42 km from Mathura is well known for its distinctive manner of celebrating Holi. Barsana, the birth place of Radha, Lord Krishna’s beloved attracts a large number of visitors each year when it celebrates Holi.On this particular day, the men of Nandgaon come to Barsana. Their intention is to take over the temple of Shri Radhikaji. But the women of Barsana are reluctant to allow them to do so. They resist them with bamboo sticks. This is why here Holi is also popularly known as Lathmar Holi. The men are unable to strike back. All they can do is to splash colors on the women. The men who are caught are rather unfortunate. The men are forced to clad themselves in women’s clothes, apply cosmetics and dance like ladies in front of everybody.This is embarrassing to them but others have their fair share of laughter. However everything is done in the right spirit. It is a mock battle and both the victors and the vanquished enjoy everything thoroughly. According to legend, Lord Krishna met with similar kind of treatment from the gopis.

Charak Puja (also known as Cadak, and Nil Puja) is a Hindu folk festival in honour of the god Shiva. It's held in southern Bangladesh and West Bengal on the last day (Songkranti) of the month of Chaitra (Choitro in the Bengali calendar), at midnight.People believe that by satisfying Shiva, the festival will bring prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year. The preparation usually starts a month in advance. The arrangement team of the festival go from village to village to procure the necessary components like paddy, oil, sugar, salt, honey, money and other items needed for the ritual. On the midnight of the Songkranti, the worshippers are gathered together to worship Shiva, and after a puja, the prasad (items blessed by the deity) are distributed.The tradition behind Charak Puja is worshipping the Charak tree. Several acts of penance are performed by Charak Sanyasis around and on the tree on 14th April every year. This includes inserting hooks through devotees back. After years of practice, they are able to pierce the sharp hooks without damaging the veins and causing less pain. They then use these hooks to swing around the tree. The Charak tree stands around 30 to 40 feet tall and has no roots or branches. The tree is worshipped by priests before being placed in a ditch and balanced by bamboos. After the Sanyasis perform their penance acts, the tree is immersed into the river. The Charak Sanyasis then brings it back to the puja ground, which is a local ground. In Bengal, Gajan and Charak stand unique in the scenario of Bengal festivals and in today's modern age. Although it is celebrated mostly in rural Bengal, the festival is still celebrated in some parts of Kolkata city.

Charak Puja (also known as Cadak, and Nil Puja) is a Hindu folk festival in honour of the god Shiva. It's held in southern Bangladesh and West Bengal on the last day (Songkranti) of the month of Chaitra (Choitro in the Bengali calendar), at midnight.People believe that by satisfying Shiva, the festival will bring prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year. The preparation usually starts a month in advance. The arrangement team of the festival go from village to village to procure the necessary components like paddy, oil, sugar, salt, honey, money and other items needed for the ritual. On the midnight of the Songkranti, the worshippers are gathered together to worship Shiva, and after a puja, the prasad (items blessed by the deity) are distributed.The tradition behind Charak Puja is worshipping the Charak tree. Several acts of penance are performed by Charak Sanyasis around and on the tree on 14th April every year. This includes inserting hooks through devotees back. After years of practice, they are able to pierce the sharp hooks without damaging the veins and causing less pain. They then use these hooks to swing around the tree. The Charak tree stands around 30 to 40 feet tall and has no roots or branches. The tree is worshipped by priests before being placed in a ditch and balanced by bamboos. After the Sanyasis perform their penance acts, the tree is immersed into the river. The Charak Sanyasis then brings it back to the puja ground, which is a local ground. In Bengal, Gajan and Charak stand unique in the scenario of Bengal festivals and in today's modern age. Although it is celebrated mostly in rural Bengal, the festival is still celebrated in some parts of Kolkata city.

Charak Puja (also known as Cadak, and Nil Puja) is a Hindu folk festival in honour of the god Shiva. It's held in southern Bangladesh and West Bengal on the last day (Songkranti) of the month of Chaitra (Choitro in the Bengali calendar), at midnight.People believe that by satisfying Shiva, the festival will bring prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year. The preparation usually starts a month in advance. The arrangement team of the festival go from village to village to procure the necessary components like paddy, oil, sugar, salt, honey, money and other items needed for the ritual. On the midnight of the Songkranti, the worshippers are gathered together to worship Shiva, and after a puja, the prasad (items blessed by the deity) are distributed.The tradition behind Charak Puja is worshipping the Charak tree. Several acts of penance are performed by Charak Sanyasis around and on the tree on 14th April every year. This includes inserting hooks through devotees back. After years of practice, they are able to pierce the sharp hooks without damaging the veins and causing less pain. They then use these hooks to swing around the tree. The Charak tree stands around 30 to 40 feet tall and has no roots or branches. The tree is worshipped by priests before being placed in a ditch and balanced by bamboos. After the Sanyasis perform their penance acts, the tree is immersed into the river. The Charak Sanyasis then brings it back to the puja ground, which is a local ground. In Bengal, Gajan and Charak stand unique in the scenario of Bengal festivals and in today's modern age. Although it is celebrated mostly in rural Bengal, the festival is still celebrated in some parts of Kolkata city.

Charak Puja (also known as Cadak, and Nil Puja) is a Hindu folk festival in honour of the god Shiva. It's held in southern Bangladesh and West Bengal on the last day (Songkranti) of the month of Chaitra (Choitro in the Bengali calendar), at midnight.People believe that by satisfying Shiva, the festival will bring prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year. The preparation usually starts a month in advance. The arrangement team of the festival go from village to village to procure the necessary components like paddy, oil, sugar, salt, honey, money and other items needed for the ritual. On the midnight of the Songkranti, the worshippers are gathered together to worship Shiva, and after a puja, the prasad (items blessed by the deity) are distributed.The tradition behind Charak Puja is worshipping the Charak tree. Several acts of penance are performed by Charak Sanyasis around and on the tree on 14th April every year. This includes inserting hooks through devotees back. After years of practice, they are able to pierce the sharp hooks without damaging the veins and causing less pain. They then use these hooks to swing around the tree. The Charak tree stands around 30 to 40 feet tall and has no roots or branches. The tree is worshipped by priests before being placed in a ditch and balanced by bamboos. After the Sanyasis perform their penance acts, the tree is immersed into the river. The Charak Sanyasis then brings it back to the puja ground, which is a local ground. In Bengal, Gajan and Charak stand unique in the scenario of Bengal festivals and in today's modern age. Although it is celebrated mostly in rural Bengal, the festival is still celebrated in some parts of Kolkata city.

Charak Puja (also known as Cadak, and Nil Puja) is a Hindu folk festival in honour of the god Shiva. It's held in southern Bangladesh and West Bengal on the last day (Songkranti) of the month of Chaitra (Choitro in the Bengali calendar), at midnight.People believe that by satisfying Shiva, the festival will bring prosperity by eliminating the sorrow and sufferings of the previous year. The preparation usually starts a month in advance. The arrangement team of the festival go from village to village to procure the necessary components like paddy, oil, sugar, salt, honey, money and other items needed for the ritual. On the midnight of the Songkranti, the worshippers are gathered together to worship Shiva, and after a puja, the prasad (items blessed by the deity) are distributed.The tradition behind Charak Puja is worshipping the Charak tree. Several acts of penance are performed by Charak Sanyasis around and on the tree on 14th April every year. This includes inserting hooks through devotees back. After years of practice, they are able to pierce the sharp hooks without damaging the veins and causing less pain. They then use these hooks to swing around the tree. The Charak tree stands around 30 to 40 feet tall and has no roots or branches. The tree is worshipped by priests before being placed in a ditch and balanced by bamboos. After the Sanyasis perform their penance acts, the tree is immersed into the river. The Charak Sanyasis then brings it back to the puja ground, which is a local ground. In Bengal, Gajan and Charak stand unique in the scenario of Bengal festivals and in today's modern age. Although it is celebrated mostly in rural Bengal, the festival is still celebrated in some parts of Kolkata city.

Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....

Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....

Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....

Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last dy of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....

Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....

Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....

Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last dy of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....

Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....

Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....

Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....

Thousands gather to bid adieu to Lord Ganesha on the last day of the Ganapati Festival at Mumbai. This is the largest of all festivities at Mumbai and the last day of the immersion (Visarjan) the whole of Mumbai comes to a standstill as thousands flock to bid their favorite God , GOOD BYE....