Thousands in the northern Indian town of Barsana welcome spring in a rainbow of colours, kicking off celebrations for the annual Hindu festival of Holi, sometimes known as 'the festival of colours'. As part of a special tradition in the town of Barsana, women use sticks to 'beat' men while they try to shield themselves.

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