Millions Celebrate Holi with Color and Music as Springtime Begins

Revelers across India and the global diaspora celebrated Holi with vibrant displays of colored powder to mark the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.The festivities included the ritual burning of bonfires to commemorate the legend of Prahlad and Lord Vishnu while major gatherings in Mathura honored the life of Lord Krishna.Celebrations featured traditional foods like gujia and thandai along with cultural events in the US that coincided with a rare total lunar eclipse.