A few days are left for the festival of Holi to commence. Holi is celebrated at the end of the month of Falgun on a full-moon day and mostly falls in the month of February or March. This year, the main festival of Holi will be celebrated on 10 March. The celebration of this festival of colours is observed all over the country. Holi festival begins with Holika Dahan, which is one day prior to Holi or Rangwali Holi, where people celebrate it by applying colours or Gulal to each other. It is also known as Dhulandi Holi in some parts of the country. Lathmar Holi, a very popular celebration among the country and even abroad, is celebrated with zeal in Nandgaon and Barsana. It is believed that Lord Krishna went to meet Radha from Nandgaon to Barsana. During his visit, he playfully teased Radha and her friends who accompanied her. In return, women chased him away from the town with bamboo sticks or lathis.