Holi festival celebrated by Hindus around the world – in pictures

The Holi festival is a Hindu celebration that signifies the arrival of spring. This lively event is observed in India, Nepal, various other South Asian nations, and in communities of people with a shared culture dispersed across different locations. During the festivities, people take pleasure in tossing colourful powders at each other while out on the streets.

Celebrations typically include unique, seasonal cuisine, rhythmic melodies, and lively movement. Holi commemorates the arrival of positivity and the release of negativity, symbolizing a fresh start and revitalization.