Bhubaneshwar (Odisha)/Kanpur/Lucknow (UP):People from different parts of the country on Wednesday celebrated Holi eve by burning 'Holika', a day deemed auspicious to break away from the evil and share happy moments with everyone.
Holika Dahan celebrations were seen in Kanpur where one of the residents told media that Holi is a festival to celebrate the victory of good over evil.
The entire country is in a festive mood as people gear up to play the festival of colours tomorrow.
Holi, also known as the festival of colours, is celebrated across India to mark the end of winter season and beginning of spring.
With inputs from ANI