Beautiful Photos of Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors
Photo contest submissions capture the eye-popping colors of the annual celebration

Above: Two friends take a break from festivities to pose for the camera in Old Dhaka, Bangladesh. Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Smithsonian.com Photo Contest Archives










A colorful and dynamic festival, the annual celebration of Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is celebrated by Hindus in India and throughout the world. Revelers cover each other in colored powder and water to celebrate the beginning of spring and to commemorate various Hindu legends.
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