Holi 2021: How India is celebrating the festival of colours

Holika Dahan is celebrated on the eve of Holi. (Express Photo by Pavan Khengre)

Holika Dahan being celebrated in Pune. The effigies of Holika are burnt on the full moon night (Purnima) of the Phalguna month. (Express Photo By Pavan Khengre)

Children seen celebrating with holi colours. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)

Holi or the Festival of Colours is widely celebrated across India. This year, the festival will begin with Holika Dahan on March 28, followed by Rangwali Holi on March 29, 2021.(Express photo by Vishal Shrivastav)

The festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Holi is celebrated during the Phalguna month. (Express photo by Vishal Shrivastav)

On this day, people smeari colours on each other’s faces and enjoy delicious sweets and savouries. (Express photo by Vishal Shrivastav)

Youngsters also dance, sing and make merry with their friends and colleagues. (Express photo by Vishal Shrivastav)

Holi is celebrated not just in India but also in other places in South Asia, and even some communities outside Asia. It is widely celebrated in Nepal. (Express photo by Vishal Shrivastav)

In the picture, college students can be seen applying colour or gulaal on each other's faces. (Express photo by Vishal Shrivastav)

However, it is extremely important to play with natural colours and avoid any allergies and infections. (Express photo by Vishal Shrivastav)

Have a colourful Holi!(Express photo by Vishal Shrivastav)