In some places, people hurled marigolds, roses and jasmine petals instead of colored powder. A priest sprays colored powder and water on devotees during celebrations of Holi, the Hindu festival of ...

“People forget their misunderstandings or enmity during this occasion and again become friends,” said Ratikanta Singh, 63, who writes, sometimes about Holi, in Assam, in northeastern India.

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Friday by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Friday by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and ...

People celebrate Holi at the Lord Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad, India, on Friday. (Ajit Solanki / Associated Press) Associated Press. March 14, 2025 1:14 PM PT . Share via Close extra sharing ...

Millions in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with vibrant powders, enjoying traditional sweets, and dancing to music, marking the end of winter and ...

People perform rituals around the bonfire or sacred fire called 'Holi ka dahan' during Holi festival celebrations at Palaj village near Gandhinagar, India, Thursday, March 13, 2025. Credit: AP ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Friday by smearing each other with brightly colore ...