City soaked in colours

The north Indian community was seen coming together to celebrate the special occasion. Many resident associations in Vepery, Purusawalkam, Kilpauk and Anna Nagar organised special Holi events in their complex. A special Holi party was also organised at YMCA Royapettah. 

Apart from gulaal and water guns, there was also an array of traditional sweets and savouries on offer for the revellers. Many were seen dancing to the accompaniment of drums and music. 

For the uninitiated, Holi has a mythological significance attached to it. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the Hindu mythological tale of Prahlada emerging unscathed from the flames despite being drawn into the fire by demoness Holika. 

Holi also celebrates the legend of Radha and Krishna, which describes extreme delight, Krishna took in applying colour on Radha and other gopis. This prank of Krishna later, became a trend and a part of the Holi festivities.