Aao re aao khelen holi biraj me khelen holi nandlal...
Though Holi is typically a north Indian festival, it is celebrated in many other parts of India. In north India, the festival is associated with Lord Krishna and Radha.
In Mathura and Vrindavan, Holi is observed for many days and is celebrated with music, plays and dance with coloured water sprinkled at each other. Men and women participate in various games.
In Maharashtra, it is called Shimga and 'Dhulwad' or 'Rangpanchami', while in Bengal, it is called Dol Jatraor Dol Purnima. Down south it is called Kamavilas or Kama-dahanam and is associated with Kamdev - the god of love. In Punjab, it is celebrated as Hola Mohalla.
Seen in the picture is a cultural pageant presented at the Republic Day parade depicting the Brij Holi.
Photograph: Ranjan Basu/ Saab Press
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