Holi Moly, It's Today! India's Festival Of Hues: In Pics

The entire nation welcomed Holi with vibrant colours. Celebrations had begun in several parts since yesterday. People from all quarters of life revelled in the joyous spirit of Holi. Roll on to find out more.

  • A student enjoys herself as she takes part in an event to celebrate the Holi festival in Kolkata. (AFP Photo)
    A student enjoys herself as she takes part in an event to celebrate the Holi festival in Kolkata. (AFP Photo)
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  • Indian cricket team players celebrated Holi after a nail-biting finish to the twenty-20 match with Bangladesh in Bengaluru.
    Indian cricket team players celebrated Holi after a nail-biting finish to the twenty-20 match with Bangladesh in Bengaluru.
  • Rajnath Singh, the Union Home Minister celebrated Holi at his residence in New Delhi.
    Rajnath Singh, the Union Home Minister celebrated Holi at his residence in New Delhi.
  • The festival of Holi heralds the arrival of spring and the end of winter. (AFP Photo)
    The festival of Holi heralds the arrival of spring and the end of winter. (AFP Photo)
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  • Amit Shah, Bharatiya Janata Party national President celebrated Holi at his residence in New Delhi with party workers.
    Amit Shah, Bharatiya Janata Party national President celebrated Holi at his residence in New Delhi with party workers.
  • Rahul Gandhi, Vice President of Indian National Congress, celebrated Holi at the party's headquarters on Akbar road in New Delhi.
    Rahul Gandhi, Vice President of Indian National Congress, celebrated Holi at the party's headquarters on Akbar road in New Delhi.
  • Border Security Force (BSF) jawans spread cheer in Jammu as they played Holi with each other.
    Border Security Force (BSF) jawans spread cheer in Jammu as they played Holi with each other.
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  • A child get his face smeared with colours as he takes part in Holi celebrations in Chennai. (AFP Photo)
    A child get his face smeared with colours as he takes part in Holi celebrations in Chennai. (AFP Photo)
  • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal reveled in Holi colours at his residence.
    Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal reveled in Holi colours at his residence.
  • Police personnel in Dehradun applied colour to Shaktiman, the horse who was allegedly beaten up by a a Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker, as part of Holi celebrations.
    Police personnel in Dehradun applied colour to Shaktiman, the horse who was allegedly beaten up by a a Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker, as part of Holi celebrations.
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  • The Border Security Force personnel and Pakistan Rangers celebrated the festival with flowers at Zero line (Joint Check Post) of Attari. (PTI photo)
    The Border Security Force personnel and Pakistan Rangers celebrated the festival with flowers at Zero line (Joint Check Post) of Attari. (PTI photo)
  • Residents take part in Holi celebrations in Chennai on March 24, 2016. (AFP Photo)
    Residents take part in Holi celebrations in Chennai on March 24, 2016. (AFP Photo)
  • A woman has her face smeared with coloured powder during Holi celebrations in Hyderabad. (AFP Photo)
    A woman has her face smeared with coloured powder during Holi celebrations in Hyderabad. (AFP Photo)