It is said that lovers have continued this tradition ever since, painting their faces the ... Before joining in the fun of ...

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where millions are flocking to pray and bathe at the confluence of India’s holy ...

singing and throwing of powder paint and coloured water. Holi is also known as the "festival of colours". Hiranyakashipu had a son called Prahlad. Prahlad disobeyed his father and worshipped ...

Millions of Indians are celebrating Holi - the festival of colours - amid a sharp dip in ... show crowds completely covered in colourful paint as they take part in the large celebrations.