Mumbai : Colour Runs Riot at Holi Festival


by Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Mar 1 : People around the world have been covering themselves from head-to-toe in brightly coloured powders in celebration of the Hindu Holi festival, or festival of colours, which marks the arrival of spring.





































The Indian city of Mumbai today exploded with a riot of pink, red, green and yellow as revellers took to the streets and temples to cover each other with the abir pigment.

The Holi, which dates back to the seventh century, traditionally takes place on the day of a full moon in the month of Phalgun (March in the Gregorian calendar. The colours represent the triumph over evil in the form of energy, life and joy.

  

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  • Sharath Moily, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 03 2010

    Happy holi to all. Nice pics.

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Tue, Mar 02 2010

    Happy Holi to everybody. good Photographs. What is the difference between this and Valentines day celebrations ???? Except the name..!!???

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  • r.t.shetty, mangalore

    Tue, Mar 02 2010

    wonderful photos.wishing all a very happy holi.

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  • Sudhir, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 02 2010

    Happy holi to everyone. This is festival during college days used to celebrate with muslim & christains friends. Really we will miss that enjoyment.

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  • sm, sharjah/mangalore

    Mon, Mar 01 2010

    HOLI MuBAraK.... to all INDIANS..

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  • Aalemabu Sdvani, Jodraaste/Bailur

    Mon, Mar 01 2010

    let us enjoy each and every moment of life..it's only happen in india..kal ho na ho..Khaa key gujiya, pee key bhaang, laaga k thora thora sa rang, baaja ke dholak aur mridang, khele holi hum tere sang. HOLI MUBARAK to all..to dost as well as to dushman..

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  • Manjunatha Bangera, Kasaragodu/Bengaluru

    Mon, Mar 01 2010

    Happy holi to everybody. Let the festival of colours bring colour, happiness and prosperity to our lives.

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  • adshenoy, mangaluru

    Mon, Mar 01 2010

    holi re! holi.

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