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IN PHOTOS | Holi 2026: Colours, Music and Festive Spirit Sweep Across India

Updated On: 03 March, 2026 07:58 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Holi celebrations lit up cities and towns across India as people gathered to mark the festival of colours with joy and enthusiasm. From the devotional festivities in Vrindavan and Mathura to vibrant beachside celebrations in Mumbai, revellers danced to music, smeared gulal, and shared festive sweets. The festival symbolising the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring was celebrated with traditional rituals, community gatherings, and colourful processions nationwide. (Pics/PTI)

Holi celebrations lit up cities and towns across India as people gathered to mark the festival of colours with joy and enthusiasm. From the devotional festivities in Vrindavan and Mathura to vibrant beachside celebrations in Mumbai, revellers danced to music, smeared gulal, and shared festive sweets. The festival symbolising the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring was celebrated with traditional rituals, community gatherings, and colourful processions nationwide. (Pics/PTI)

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Holi celebrations lit up cities and towns across India as people gathered to mark the festival of colours with joy and enthusiasm. From the devotional festivities in Vrindavan and Mathura to vibrant beachside celebrations in Mumbai, revellers danced to music, smeared gulal, and shared festive sweets. The festival symbolising the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring was celebrated with traditional rituals, community gatherings, and colourful processions nationwide. (Pics/PTI)
<p>A riot of colours fills the sky as people celebrate Holi with music, dance and laughter</p>

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A riot of colours fills the sky as people celebrate Holi with music, dance and laughter

<p>From temple towns to city streets, Holi brings communities together in vibrant harmony&nbsp;</p>

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From temple towns to city streets, Holi brings communities together in vibrant harmony 

<p>Smiles painted in pinks and yellows capture the true spirit of the festival of colours&nbsp;</p>

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Smiles painted in pinks and yellows capture the true spirit of the festival of colours 

<p>Revellers drenched in gulal dance to festive beats during Holi celebrations&nbsp;</p>

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Revellers drenched in gulal dance to festive beats during Holi celebrations 

<p>Clouds of colour rise above cheering crowds as Holi festivities sweep across the country</p>

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Clouds of colour rise above cheering crowds as Holi festivities sweep across the country

<p>Students smeared in `gulal` during celebrations of the `Holi` festival, in Hyderabad</p>

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Students smeared in `gulal` during celebrations of the `Holi` festival, in Hyderabad

<p>People and children smeared in colours pose for photographs during celebrations of the `Holi` festival, in Mumbai</p>

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People and children smeared in colours pose for photographs during celebrations of the `Holi` festival, in Mumbai

<p>A joyful celebration of tradition, togetherness and colour lights up the nation during Holi</p>

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A joyful celebration of tradition, togetherness and colour lights up the nation during Holi

<p>&nbsp;Artists dressed as Lord Krishna and Radha perform during a `Holi Milan Samaroh` as part of the `Holi` festival celebrations, in Patna.&nbsp;</p>

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 Artists dressed as Lord Krishna and Radha perform during a `Holi Milan Samaroh` as part of the `Holi` festival celebrations, in Patna. 

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