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 Indians on Friday celebrated the Hindu festival of Holi, dancing to festive music, exchanging food and drink, and smearing each other with red, green, blue and pink powder, turning the air into a joyful kaleidoscope of color.

Holi, also known as the festival of colours, is a cherished Hindu tradition that symbolises the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. It is a time to celebrate friendship and renewal