The vivid festival marks the beginning of spring, symbolizes the defeat of evil and celebrates the love between the Hindu deities Krishna and Radha.

Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets prepared for the occasion.

Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated across India with traditional fanfare and gaiety. Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/ Rediff.com Feature Presentation: Rajesh Alva/ Rediff.com

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. People light a bonfire, smear or spray friends and family members with colour and water,

Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, by wearing bright powder, dancing and feasting on traditional sweets. The raucous spring festival sees Hindus take part in a kaleidoscopic celebration of the end of winter and the triumph of good over evil.

Underneath the dancing and colorful chaos lies unique culture and deeply rooted tradition. Here’s what you need to know about Holi. The colorful party makes up just one part of Holi. The night before,

Hundreds of people were drenched by clouds of coloured powder at Southampton's first large-scale celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi. Observed by millions around the world, the event celebrates love,

Holi, a vibrant festival of colours, symbolises the eternal and sacred love of Goddess Radha and Lord Krishna. As one of India's most important festivals, it is celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm.

Holi, the festival that brings people together with its vibrant colors, energetic music, and delicious food, is just around the corner. This year, it falls on March 14, and while some have already started their celebrations,