Holi is a great leveller. It is a festival that transcends all divides. On this day, the distinctions of caste, class, age, and gender blur.

People come together and celebrate in a riot of colour.

How you look does not matter, as everything eventually gets coloured.

From politicians to film stars, from daily wagers to white-collared executives, everybody enjoys the colours of Holi.

No wonder, some of the most colourful and mischievous songs in Hindi films are based on this festival.

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Also See: Onam: The Festival of Harvest