A man from Nandgaon is hit with a stick by a woman from Barsana during Lathmar Holi. AP

According to tradition which has its roots in Hindu mythology men from Lord Krishna's village of Nandgaon are beaten by the women of Barsana, home of Lord Krishna's lover Radha. AP

It is said that Lord Krishna's relatives used to tease Radha and her friends and were beaten by them in return. AP

Indian Hindu women from Barsana wait in their doorway to hit men. AP

Worshippers are covered in colorful powder thrown on them as they pray at the Radha Rani Temple during Lathmar Holi in Barsana. AP

Men are covered in red powder as more is thrown on them thrown on them as they sit on the floor of the Radha Rani Temple. AP

Trnsvestites dance together in the Radha Rani Temple. AP

Devotees singing folk songs of Holi during Holi celebrations at Sriji temple in Barsana. AP