The Friendly War Of Color

Inside the Banket Bihari temple in Vrindavan, India, colored powder is thrown from the stage over the audience during the Holi Festival, on March 9, 2009. The colorful festival of Holi is celebrated on Phalgun Purnima which comes in late February or early March. Holi Festival has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad.'

Boys getting sprayed with even more colored powder and water outside the Banket Bihari temple during the Holi Festival, in Vrindavan, India, March 10, 2009. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renews sweet relationships. On this day, people hug and wish each other "Happy Holi."

A saddhu, holy man, praying at the Bankey Bihari Temple during the Holi Festival in Vrindavan, India, on March 9, 2009. The Holi Festival is a Hindu festival held every year to celebrate the coming of spring and to celebrate life.

People pray to Krishna inside the Banket Bihari temple during the Holi Festival, Vrindavan, India, on March 11, 2009. The Holi Festival has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad.'

A musical march during Holi Festival in Vrindavan, India, March 11, 2009.