Krishna Janmashtami cultural dance at Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli, in Delhi
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A traditional dance performance takes place during the Sreekrishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple.
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Women of Barsana beating men of Nandgaon - Lathmaar Holi, Uttar Pradesh
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Good stock footage of women of Barsana beating men of Nandgaon with sticks during Lathmaar Holi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Lath mar Holi is a local celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi. It takes place days before the actual Holi in the neighbouring towns of Barsana and Nandgaon near Mathura in the state of Uttar Pradesh, where thousands of Hindus and tourists congregate, each year. The name means "that Holi in which [people] hit with sticks" . Legend has it that Lord Krishna visited his beloved Radha's village on this day and playfully teased her and her friends. Taking offence at this, the women of Barsana chased him away. Since then, men from Krishna's village, Nandgaon, visit Barsana to play Holi in the town which has the distinction of having the only temple dedicated t
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Result 2Classical dance performance during Krishna Janmashtami at Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli, in Delhi
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An Indian classical dancer performs on stage during the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple in Mehrauli, New Delhi.
Result 3Devotees celebrate Krishna Janmashtami at Yogmaya Temple in Mehrauli, New Delhi
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Devotees gather at Yogmaya Temple in Mehrauli, New Delhi, to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami with devotional and cultural programs.
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Result 7Krishna Janmashtami cultural programme at Yogmaya Temple in Delhi
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A cultural programme is held inside Yogmaya Temple during the Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in Delhi, India.
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