India comes alive with the colors festival

Millions of Indians are celebrating Holi, the colored festival.

The spring festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and marks the end of winter.

People turn on a bonfire, uniminating or spray friends and family with color and water, and delight with traditional sweets prepared for the occasion.

It is one of the largest festivals in India, with millions to return to its cities of origin to celebrate with their loved ones.

The festival honors the divine love of Hindu Radha and Krishna deities, and bustling celebrations are held in the cities of northern India of Mathura and Vrindavan, which is believed to be their place of birth.

Historical texts suggest that the festival has been held for a long time to mark good harvests and look for fertile land.