The popular Hindu festival of colors, Holi, is just around the corner. And Indian workers are busy sifting and packing colored powder that revelers will throw to mark the occasion. /VCG Photo

The two-day festival falls on a full moon between the end of February and mid-March. This year it will be observed on March 1. /VCG Photo

The powder, also known as gulal, has its origins in a story related to Krishna, who had dark blue skin and was worried his love, Radha, would reject him. Legend has it that Krishna colored Radha’s face with powder so she looks like him. /VCG Photo

The Holi festival commemorates the victory of good over evil, and marks the end of winter and the upcoming harvest season. /VCG Photo