Welcome, Spring!

March 17, 2022

Holi is a Hindu festival that marks the beginning of spring. It’s known as the Festival of Colors. Here, people in Mathura, India, celebrate a local version of the holiday on March 12 by throwing brightly colored powders. AVISHEK DAS—SOPA IMAGES/LIGHTROCKET/GETTY IMAGES

Holi is a Hindu festival that marks the beginning of spring. It’s known as the Festival of Colors. Here, people in Mathura, India, celebrate a local version of the holiday on March 12 by throwing brightly colored powders.

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