On March 25, people stepped out of their homes to paint the streets in vibrant colours as they celebrated the festival Holi across India.
In fact, celebrations began the previous night with Holika Dahan - a bonfire that symbolises the victory of good over evil. Devotees walked around a bonfire during a ritual called Holika Dahan.
In North India, celebrations began in the morning with people assembling at temples and ghats, especially in Vrindavan, Mathura and Varanasi. Thousands of people have come there to ring in the festival of colours and play Holi.
Here are some snapshots from across the country:
