Multiple choice general knowledge culture

In which part of India is the lath mar or the stick-beating Holi played?

  1. Banaras

  2. Mathura and Vrindavan

  3. Patna

  4. Lucknow
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lath Mar Holi is a unique tradition where women playfully beat men with sticks (laths). It originated in the Braj region associated with Lord Krishna's childhood, particularly in Mathura and Vrindavan where Holi celebrations are most elaborate and last for days. Banaras, Patna, and Lucknow have their own Holi traditions but not this specific form.

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