Chennai, India

An Indian woman is caught by her friends and smeared with colors during the Holi festival celebrations in Chennai, India, 20 March 2011. The tradition of Holi, also known as Festival of Colors, heralds the beginning of spring and is celebrated all over India. Holi is celebrated at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month Phalguna, which usually falls in the later part of February or March. (EPA/NATHAN G.)