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, celebrated with color and traditional festivities across India, emphasized unity amid diversity. Security was tightened in various states coinciding with Ramadan prayers. Political leaders underscored messages of unity while festivities unfolded across regions,

Former union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi celebrates the Holi festival, in Rampur. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari with supporters during Holi celebrations at his residence in New Delhi. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav celebrates Holi at his residence in Bhopal.

Revellers across India and Nepal smear each other with colors and water to celebrate the Hindu spring festival of colors known as Holi.

Holi, the festival of colors, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. It marks the arrival of spring and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. While the festival is primarily associated with the playful throwing of colors,