Vibrant Holi celebrations light up Mahim Koliwada as the Koli community gathers for Shimga festivities near Mahim Causeway on February 28, 2026. (Pics: Ashish Raje)

Thousands of devotees and tourists gathered in Banaras, Mathura, to take part in the iconic Lathmar Holi celebrations, where women playfully beat men with sticks in a centuries-old tradition rooted in the legend of Lord Krishna and Radha. The vibrant festival marked the beginning of Holi festivities in the Braj region (Pics/PTI)