The 15-day festivities are traditionally the most important time of the year for family reunions.
By Thursday, 830 confirmed cases of pneumonia, caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), had been reported in 29 provincial-level regions in the country.
In the third of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year.
From Lathmar to Hola Mohalla, here's how Holi is celebrated in diverse parts of India.
More than 86,000 people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus and the global death toll is nearing 3,000. To try to prevent the spread of the virus, local governments have been closing tourist attractions that normally draw large crowds. World-famous destinations such as the Great Wall of China and the Venetian canals resemble ghost towns. As new coronavirus cases are confirmed daily, more closures and cancellations are expected. For the most up-to-date information on the status of an attraction or event, check the institution's or event's main web page.
People in several states across the country smeared each other with colours, exchanged greetings and savoured sweets to celebrate Holi.
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