“Playing Holi,” as Indians say, has spread far beyond India’s borders. The revelry starts at sundown. Holi (pronounced “holy”), also known as the “festival of colors,” starts on the ...

At Suchetgarh, along the India-Pakistan border, Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers, including women personnel, celebrated Holi by smearing colored powder on each other. It signifies the arrival ...

Millions of Indians are celebrating Holi, the festival of colours ... and feast on traditional sweets prepared for the occasion. It's one of India's biggest festivals, with millions returning ...

Holi festival Holi celebration at the Lord Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad, India, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Holi has its origins in Hindu mythology and lore and celebrates the ...

Here’s the meaning behind the Hindu celebration. Every Indian state celebrates Holi differently. Here in Uttar Pradesh, the women of Nandgaon (home of Hindu god Krishna) attack the men from ...

Holi, which means "festival of colours," is one of India's liveliest and happiest events. Holi is celebrated in March, which is the month of Phalguna. It means that spring has arrived and good has ...

Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendour around India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets. IMAGE ...

Holi, the most colorful, enthusiastic, and vibrant celebration, is among the most favorite festivals in India. Marking the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring, Holi is observed ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors ... The festival is a national holiday in India, while in Nepal it’s a two-day event that ...