Holi takes political colour in Agra

”We had songs and discussion followed by thandai and snacks. It was a memorable event,” he said.

Most schools and colleges in Agra celebrated Holi Friday before breaking for holidays till Tuesday.

At the Central Hindi Institute, hundreds of foreign students and those from the north-east had their first brush with Holi. And they clearly enjoyed the celebrations to the hilt.

In Mathura-Vrindavan region, Holi celebrations, unlike in the past, are now largely confined to temples.