Millions of people celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colours

Villagers from Barsana and Nandgaon sing and dance as they participate Lathmar Holi at Nandagram temple in Nandgoan village (AP)

Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, by wearing bright powder, dancing and feasting on traditional sweets.

The raucous spring festival sees Hindus take part in a kaleidoscopic celebration of the end of winter and the triumph of good over evil.