Celebrating Holi in Sri Lanka

30 Mar, 2013

The Indian community in Sri Lanka as well as several Sri Lankans, celebrated the Holi festival (also known as the festival of colors) at the Mount Lavinia hotel today (March 30/2013). The Indian High Commissioner to Colombo Ashok K. Kantha was also present. (Pictures by Easwaran Rutnam)

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