Holi 2025 is almost here and preparations for the celebration are underway in different parts of the country. From colourful markets to pre-Holi rituals, here are some glimpses of the vibrant festivities. (Photos Courtesy: PTI/AFP)
Updated On: 2025-03-10 12:59 PM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
Workers prepare gulal, or coloured powder, at a factory ahead of Holi in Malda district, West Bengal
A man arranges pichkari, or water guns, at his shop ahead of Holi in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Women playfully hit revellers with sticks as a traditional ritual during the Lathmar Holi celebrations in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh on March 8, 2025
Lathmar Holi is based on the legend of Lord Krishna being chased away by Radha and her friends with sticks when the former visited Barsana during Holi and tried to smear colour on them. This popular traditional celebration draws many tourists every year.
