The sacred town of Vrindavan, closely associated with Lord Krishna`s childhood, came alive with vibrant Holi celebrations as thousands of devotees, tourists, and pilgrims gathered to mark the festival of colours. The town`s iconic temples, including the Banke Bihari Temple and ISKCON, reverberated with devotional songs and showers of gulal, as the Braj region once again lived up to its reputation as the ultimate destination for Holi festivities (Pics/PTI)

The Maharashtra Congress on Friday launched statewide protests against the increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices and the ensuing gas shortage. Here are visuals from the protests held across the state. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT