Revelers add splash of color to annual festival

Holi is held across the world to celebrate triumph of good over evil

NEW DELHI - The Hindu festival of colors, which comes at the end of the winter season and marks the beginning of spring, exploded to life across the world on Monday.

In the Indian capital New Delhi, people of all ages threw colored powder and liquids at each other to mark the festival, known as Holi, which also signifies the victory of good over evil. For many it is a time to play, laugh and repair broken relationships.