Holi has its origins in Hindu mythology and lore and celebrates the divine love between the Hindu god Krishna and his consort Radha, and signifies a time of rebirth and rejuvenation. Across the country, people, mostly dressed in all white clothes, celebrated the festival by hurling colored powder at each other.
Students celebrate Holi in the Indian capital, Delhi
Millions of Indians are celebrating Holi, the festival of colours.
The spring festival symbolises the victory of good over evil and marks the end of winter.
The spring festival marks the end of winter
People light a bonfire, smear or spray friends and family members with colour and water, and feast on traditional sweets prepared for the occasion.
It’s one of India’s biggest festivals, with millions returning to their hometowns to celebrate with loved ones.
People smear bright colours on friends and family
The festival honours the divine love of Hindu deities Radha and Krishna, and boisterous celebrations are held in the northern Indian cities of Mathura and Vrindavan, believed to be their birthplace.
Historical texts suggest the festival has long been celebrated to mark good harvests and seek fertile land.
Indians buy traditional sweets for the celebrations
At a temple in Vrindavan, widows celebrate Holi, dancing and applying colours on each other’s faces
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