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, 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