In pictures: India's Holi festival

India observes the Hindu festival of Holi, traditionally one of the country's most exuberant religious holidays. Celebrations were muted this year by fears of further communal bloodshed, and security was tight.

Security forces were taking no chances, clamping curfews on many parts of Gujarat.

Despite the tight security, many Indians joined in the celebrations

A crowd in Delhi celebrates in the traditional way, smearing brightly coloured powder on each other

But one tourist was unhappy about getting in the way

Little violence was reported, and many enjoyed the day.