<b><font color='red'>HAPPY HOLI!</font></b> India shouts out loud to celebrate the day

Holi, known as the festival of colours is also the harvest festival which heralds the advent of spring. It is celebrated to commemorate the Hindu mythological tale of Prahlada emerging unscathed from the flames despite being drawn into the fire by demoness Holika.

On the special occasion of Holi, the only thing one can hear loud and clear is people greeting each other with the phrase – Happy Holi.

From social networking sites to roaring voices on streets the only thing visible is happiness, joy and celebrations. Following are some pictures to show how India is celebrating the festival of color.

1: Holi Celebration in Mathura

2: People playing with mud to celebrate Holi in Udaipur.

3: Holi celebrations from cross borders (Karachi)

4: BSF jawans exchanging gifts to celebrate the day.

5: For the first time widows breaking the monotony by celebrating Holi in Vrindavan.