In pics | Celebrating Holi in Jammu in times of COVID-19 pandemic

Holi was celebrated a day early in some parts of the country, including Jammu, on March 28. The government has requested people to celebrate the festival within families to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. India reported more than 62,000 new cases and 312 deaths over the last 24 hours.

Associated Press

March 29, 2021 / 08:37 AM IST

People smear coloured powder on each other as they celebrate Holi in Jammu on March 28, 2021. (PC-AP Photo/Channi Anand)

Children spray water as they celebrate Holi in Jammu, India on Sunday. (PC-AP Photo/Channi Anand)

Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, also heralds the arrival of spring. (PC-AP Photo/Channi Anand)

A youth playing with colours during Holi in Jammu on Sunday. (PC-AP Photo/Channi Anand)

Another group of people play with colours as they celebrate Holi in Jammu. (PC-AP Photo/Channi Anand)

Associated Press

TAGS: #Covid-19 pandemic #Festival of Colours #Holi Festival #India #Jammu and Kashmir #Slideshow

first published: Mar 28, 2021 03:38 pm

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