It is believed that young Lord Krishna was jealous of Radha’s fair complexion.
Below are pictures snapped yesterday on the eve of Holi in different parts of the world.
Indian women play with coloured powder during festivities marking Holi in Calcutta, India.
Pakistani Hindu children celebrate Holi at Swami Narain Temple in Karachi.
People react after getting splashed by a bucket of water while celebrating the festival of Holi in Kathmandu.
Children smear coloured powder on each other during festivities marking Holi in Gauhati, India.
Photos: GETTY IMAGES / AP / REUTERS
