Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours

Millions of people in India are celebrating the vibrant festival of Holi. This spring festival symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and marks the end of winter.

People light bonfires, smear or spray friends and family with colored powders and water, and enjoy traditional sweets prepared for the festival. Holi is one of India's most important festivals, and millions of people return to their hometowns to celebrate with loved ones.

Holi is intended to commemorate the divine love of the Hindu deities Radha and Krishna. In the northern Indian cities of Mathura and Vrindavan, lively celebrations are held, as these two cities are considered their birthplace.

Historical documents indicate that Holi has long been celebrated to commemorate the harvest and pray for fertile land.