AGARTALA, March 6 (TIWN): The people of the state celebrated Holi, the festival of colours, with great enthusiasm here on Friday.

People smear faces of each other with gulals, different colours, rejoice with sweets, food and drink on this occasion, which reflects the feeling of unity, togetherness and joy. Holi which starts on Phalgun Poornima day, marking the beginning of the spring season. The idols of Lord Krishna and goddess Radha in decorated (small wooden temple) are carried on shoulders from house to house to the chants of devotional hymns.

Holi is one of the major festival of India and is the most vibrant of all. The joys of Holi know no bound. The festival is celebrated across the four corners of India or rather across the globe. The festival is filled with so much fun and frolic that the very mention of the word 'Holi' draws smile and enthusiasm amongst the people. Holi also celebrates the arrival of spring, a season of joy and hope. 

The festivities culminate a day after Poornima (full moon) when people throw colour water, abir and gulal on each other. Cattle are bathed, anointed with vermilion, garlanded and fed sumptuously on this occasion.