India embraces Holi: Catch a glimpse of Holi celebrations around the country – See pictures inside 

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The vibrant festival of colors ‘Holi’ is being celebrated across India today with joy and enthusiasm. The auspicious occasion marks the arrival of spring and symbolises the triumph of good over evil. Around the country, people come together to smear each other with colors, dance to lively music, and enjoy festive delicacies. See pictures below for a glimpse of the colorful festivities

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Sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik creats a sand art on the occasion of Holi, at Puri beach, Odisha (PTI)

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Foreign nationals during Holi celebrations in the backdrop of the Taj Mahal, in Agra (PTI)

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Youngsters play with colours during Holi festival celebrations, in Nagpur (PTI)

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Foreign nationals play Holi during ‘Dol Yatra’ festival celebrations, in Howrah (PTI)

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Hindu devotees pray as they are sprayed with coloured water at a temple’s premises, during Holi celebrations in Ahmedabad (PTI)

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People play with colours during Holi festival celebrations, in Hyderabad (PTI)

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A girl reacts as coloured powder is applied to her face during Holi celebrations in Mumbai (PTI)

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Devotees perfom ‘Holika Dahan’ as part of Holi festival celebrations, in Gandhinagar on Sunday (PTI)