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    Water Metro Expansion: Maharashtra to Build New Transport Network

    Mumbai, March 17 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday directed officials to identify sites for developing shipyards to accelerate water passenger transport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).This initiative aims to facilitate the indigenous construction of boats...
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    Accidental Drowning Investigation Shifts to Murder

    Mathura, March 13 What was initially believed to be an accidental drowning turned into a case of premeditated murder in which a 17-year-old boy allegedly pushed his friends to their deaths in a pond near Nandgaon during the Lathmar Holi celebrations in February.The incident, which was...
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    FIR Filed Against Social Media Accounts for Attempting to Damage Lathmar Holi Reputation

    Mathura (UP), March 1 A case has been registered against nine social media accounts for posting "old videos" allegedly to damage the reputation of Lathmar Holi, an official said on Sunday.The annual festival is celebrated in the twin towns of Barsana and Nandgaon in the Braj region, and lasts...
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    Gokul Celebrates 'Chhadimar' Holi with Traditional Stick Play

    Mathura (UP), March 1 Following the famous Lathmar Holi of Barsana and Nandgaon, festive spirit continued unabated in the Braj region as the traditional 'Chhadimar' Holi was celebrated in Gokul on Sunday.In keeping with ancient tradition, women of Gokul playfully struck male participants...
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    Re-enacting Tradition: Barsana Prepares for Holi

    February 26, New Delhi - The 'Lathmar Holi' celebrations came to life in Barsana days before the main Holi festival. Men from Nandgaon arrive wearing turbans and shields, re-enacting the legendary tale of Radha and Krishna. Women greet them with playful stick strikes in a symbolic ritual of...
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    Ancient Rituals and Festive Cheer: Barsana's Lathmar Holi

    Mathura, February 25 Women dressed in traditional attire playfully hit men who were painted with colors with bamboo sticks while they shielded themselves as the town of Barsana, known as the abode of Krishna's consort Radha, celebrated Lathmar Holi on Wednesday.Roofs and streets alike were...
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    Holi in Braj: Security and Traditions in Full Swing

    Mathura, February 25 – Holi celebrations are in full swing in the Braj region – Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Nandgaon, Gokul, Mahavan, and Baldev – even before the festival formally begins elsewhere in the country.Devotees from across India and abroad are celebrating the love of Radha and...
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