Holi celebrations at Nandgaon and Barsana

The samaj-gayan (ballad singing session) is underway at Nandgaon's temple. (Abhishek Saha/HT Photo)

Updated on: Mar 08, 2015 12:54 AM IST

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The samaj-gayan (ballad singing session) is underway at Nandgaon's temple. (Abhishek Saha/HT Photo)

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In the temples of both Nandgaon and Barsana senior citizens sit together and sing horis (ballads) about the love of Radha and Krishna during the two-day celebrations. (Abhishek Saha/HT Photo)

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As villagers from Barsana enter Nandgaon, a frenzied water-splashing ensues. (Abhishek Saha/HT Photo)

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A child sprinkles colours on visiting pilgrims at Nandgaon temple. (Abhishek Saha/ HT Photo)

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From the terrace of the Nandgaon temple, a man sprays coloured water on the gathering. (Abhishek Saha/HT Photo)

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Samaj-gayan ceremony underway at the Nandgaon temple. (Abhishek Saha/HT Photo)

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This Nandgaon teenager is ready to enter Barsana. (Abhishek Saha/HT Photo)

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A young boy smeared with colour in Barsana. (Abhishek Saha/HT Photo)

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During the two-day celebrations, photographers and journalists from all over the world gather at the two villages. (Abhishek Saha/HT Photo)

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Barsana women mightily hit the shields of Nandgaon men, as Lathmaar Holi begins in Barsana. (Abhishek Saha/HT Photo)