Kullu, March 12 -- Ahead of the Holi festival on 14 March, people of the Bairagi community on Wednesday sang traditional Holi songs in the Braj language and showered 'gulal' at the Raghunath temple in the Kullu district.

The Bairagi community in Kullu begins Holi festivities 40 days early, starting with Basant Panchmi. They have been performing this ancient tradition for 400 years.

All over the country, the holi festivities have started. With just two days left for the festival of colours, people from all over the nation have flocked to the markets to grab the colours and pichkaris.

Homes are being decked up with vibrant decorations, and sweets like gujiyas are being prepared in kitchens across the country. People are stocking up on th...