Holi was celebrated largely peacefully around the country amid tight security as the festival of colours coincided with the second Friday prayers of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan

Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendour around India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets. Homes and streets wore a colourful look as the revellers splashed colours and feasted on traditional delicacies.