Huranga
A game played between men and Women a day after Holi.
Dauji Temple near the city of Mathura, India.
On the day after Holi, Dauji Temple, located about 30 km outside Mathura, comes alive with men getting not just beaten up but also stripped by the women. More than 3000 people attend this event with lakhs of people witnessing the same. The ritual, in reality, is specific to only a particular family which is quite huge. This family dates back to the era when the Dauji Krishna temple was established. This was done by the head of a specific rich family. With time the family expanded in size and now almost the entire village actually claims lineage from the original family.
The end of Holi with my little festival tour guide
Photo @Ollie Jones
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