People gather for Holi celebrations in India as virus cases surge

Indians smear coloured powder on each other as they celebrate Holi (Channi Anand/AP)

Hindus threw coloured powder and sprayed water in massive Holi celebrations on Monday despite many states restricting gatherings to try to contain a coronavirus resurgence rippling across the country.

Holi marks the advent of spring and is widely celebrated throughout Hindu-majority India.