Hindus in India and elsewhere are preparing to celebrate the religious festival of Holi, marking the beginning of spring on March 2. /VCG Photo

It comes at the end of the winter season and people observe the festival by throwing colored powder and liquids at each other. /VCG Photo

According to legend, the Hindu god Krishna played Holi with his consort Radha in the temples of Vrindavan in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. For this reason, Vrindavan temple remains the venue for some of the most prominent Holi celebrations. /VCG Photo

The celebrations last for days, symbolizing a new beginning for Hindus to end conflicts and let go of emotional impurities from the past. /VCG Photo