Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets prepared for the occasion.

Thursday (March 13) marks the start of Holi, the colorful festival welcoming in springtime. But it’s not just for Hindus anymore.

Attendees throw colorful power in the air while dancing to the music during the Holi Festival which is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring at Girard Park on Saturday, March 30, 2024 in Lafayette, La..