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Shahjahanpur's Unique Holi: Shoes & Brooms Rain on 'Lat Saheb' in Rebellious Tradition

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News18•03-03-2026, 11:04

Shahjahanpur's Unique Holi: Shoes & Brooms Rain on 'Lat Saheb' in Rebellious Tradition

•Shahjahanpur's Holi features a unique 'Lat Saheb' procession, where shoes and brooms are showered on a figure on a buffalo cart.
•This tradition originated during the 1857 revolt as a symbolic protest against British rule and humiliation of the British government.
•Historian Dr. Vikas Khurana notes it was a cultural resistance against oppressive policies, giving Shahjahanpur's Holi a distinct global identity.
•The procession exemplifies communal harmony, with mosques along the route covered to prevent accidental color splashes and maintain peace.
•Today, the event is a peaceful celebration of heritage, conducted under tight security with CCTV surveillance, showcasing discipline and brotherhood.

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