Millions of Indians on Friday celebrated the Hindu festival of Holi, dancing to festive music, exchanging food and drink, and smearing each other with red, green, blue and pink powder, turning the air into a joyful kaleidoscope of color.

In the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, many tourists joined in the festivities, smearing each other with red, green, blue, and pink powder.

Thousands in Kathmandu celebrated Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colours, with vibrant colours, music, and dance, honouring the arrival of spring and the divine love of Krishna and Radha.

The Hindu festival of Holi is celebrated by millions of people around the world. It's known as the festival of love, colours and spring, and people throw coloured powder and water at each other to mark the occasion.